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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 173.84, 239.82 and 115.58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 173.84, 239.82 and 115.58 is: 159.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    173.84 : 239.82 = 115.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    173.84/239.82 = 115.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    173.84x = 239.82 × 115.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    173.84x = 27,718.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 27,718.40/173.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 159.45

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