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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 173, 238.83 and 121.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 173, 238.83 and 121.34 is: 167.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    173 : 238.83 = 121.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    173/238.83 = 121.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    173x = 238.83 × 121.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    173x = 28,979.63
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 28,979.63/173
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 167.51

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