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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 173.88, 240.02 and 115.69

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 173.88, 240.02 and 115.69 is: 159.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    173.88 : 240.02 = 115.69 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    173.88/240.02 = 115.69/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    173.88x = 240.02 × 115.69
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    173.88x = 27,767.91
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 27,767.91/173.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 159.70

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