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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 173, 238.92 and 121.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 173, 238.92 and 121.16 is: 167.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    173 : 238.92 = 121.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    173/238.92 = 121.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    173x = 238.92 × 121.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    173x = 28,947.55
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 28,947.55/173
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 167.33

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