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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 173.06, 238.89 and 121.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 173.06, 238.89 and 121.34 is: 167.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    173.06 : 238.89 = 121.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    173.06/238.89 = 121.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    173.06x = 238.89 × 121.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    173.06x = 28,986.91
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 28,986.91/173.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 167.50

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