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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 173.90, 239.96 and 115.58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 173.90, 239.96 and 115.58 is: 159.49

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    173.90 : 239.96 = 115.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    173.90/239.96 = 115.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    173.90x = 239.96 × 115.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    173.90x = 27,734.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 27,734.58/173.90
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 159.49

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