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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 173.07, 238.95 and 117.87

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 173.07, 238.95 and 117.87 is: 162.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    173.07 : 238.95 = 117.87 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    173.07/238.95 = 117.87/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    173.07x = 238.95 × 117.87
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    173.07x = 28,165.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 28,165.04/173.07
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 162.74

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