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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 173.84, 239.83 and 115.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 173.84, 239.83 and 115.52 is: 159.37

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    173.84 : 239.83 = 115.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    173.84/239.83 = 115.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    173.84x = 239.83 × 115.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    173.84x = 27,704.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 27,704.58/173.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 159.37

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