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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 173.83, 239.82 and 114.82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 173.83, 239.82 and 114.82 is: 158.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    173.83 : 239.82 = 114.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    173.83/239.82 = 114.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    173.83x = 239.82 × 114.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    173.83x = 27,535.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 27,535.82/173.83
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 158.41

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