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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 173.07, 238.93 and 117.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 173.07, 238.93 and 117.72 is: 162.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    173.07 : 238.93 = 117.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    173.07/238.93 = 117.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    173.07x = 238.93 × 117.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    173.07x = 28,126.55
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 28,126.55/173.07
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 162.52

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