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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 173.88, 240.03 and 115.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 173.88, 240.03 and 115.02 is: 158.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    173.88 : 240.03 = 115.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    173.88/240.03 = 115.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    173.88x = 240.03 × 115.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    173.88x = 27,608.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 27,608.25/173.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 158.78

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