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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 173.12, 239 and 117.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 173.12, 239 and 117.84 is: 162.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    173.12 : 239 = 117.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    173.12/239 = 117.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    173.12x = 239 × 117.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    173.12x = 28,163.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 28,163.76/173.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 162.68

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