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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 173.93, 240.08 and 114.98

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 173.93, 240.08 and 114.98 is: 158.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    173.93 : 240.08 = 114.98 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    173.93/240.08 = 114.98/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    173.93x = 240.08 × 114.98
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    173.93x = 27,602.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 27,602.62/173.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 158.70

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