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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 173.94, 240 and 115.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 173.94, 240 and 115.68 is: 159.61

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    173.94 : 240 = 115.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    173.94/240 = 115.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    173.94x = 240 × 115.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    173.94x = 27,763.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 27,763.20/173.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 159.61

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