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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 173.87, 239.83 and 111.78

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 173.87, 239.83 and 111.78 is: 154.19

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    173.87 : 239.83 = 111.78 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    173.87/239.83 = 111.78/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    173.87x = 239.83 × 111.78
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    173.87x = 26,808.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 26,808.34/173.87
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 154.19

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