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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 173.81, 239.85 and 114.73

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 173.81, 239.85 and 114.73 is: 158.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    173.81 : 239.85 = 114.73 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    173.81/239.85 = 114.73/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    173.81x = 239.85 × 114.73
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    173.81x = 27,516.79
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 27,516.79/173.81
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 158.32

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