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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 173.84, 240 and 115.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 173.84, 240 and 115.64 is: 159.65

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    173.84 : 240 = 115.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    173.84/240 = 115.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    173.84x = 240 × 115.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    173.84x = 27,753.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 27,753.60/173.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 159.65

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