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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 173.98, 239.93 and 111.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 173.98, 239.93 and 111.70 is: 154.04

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    173.98 : 239.93 = 111.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    173.98/239.93 = 111.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    173.98x = 239.93 × 111.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    173.98x = 26,798.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 26,798.42/173.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 154.04

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