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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 173.01, 238.82 and 118.03

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 173.01, 238.82 and 118.03 is: 162.92

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    173.01 : 238.82 = 118.03 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    173.01/238.82 = 118.03/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    173.01x = 238.82 × 118.03
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    173.01x = 28,187.19
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 28,187.19/173.01
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 162.92

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