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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 173.92, 239.94 and 111.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 173.92, 239.94 and 111.74 is: 154.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    173.92 : 239.94 = 111.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    173.92/239.94 = 111.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    173.92x = 239.94 × 111.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    173.92x = 26,810.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 26,810.90/173.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 154.16

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