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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 173.17, 239.01 and 118.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 173.17, 239.01 and 118.06 is: 162.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    173.17 : 239.01 = 118.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    173.17/239.01 = 118.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    173.17x = 239.01 × 118.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    173.17x = 28,217.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 28,217.52/173.17
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 162.95

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