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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 173.92, 240.06 and 115.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 173.92, 240.06 and 115.76 is: 159.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    173.92 : 240.06 = 115.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    173.92/240.06 = 115.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    173.92x = 240.06 × 115.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    173.92x = 27,789.35
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 27,789.35/173.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 159.78

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