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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 173.01, 238.53 and 117.69

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 173.01, 238.53 and 117.69 is: 162.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    173.01 : 238.53 = 117.69 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    173.01/238.53 = 117.69/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    173.01x = 238.53 × 117.69
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    173.01x = 28,072.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 28,072.60/173.01
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 162.26

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