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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 173.24, 239.16 and 118

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 173.24, 239.16 and 118 is: 162.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    173.24 : 239.16 = 118 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    173.24/239.16 = 118/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    173.24x = 239.16 × 118
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    173.24x = 28,220.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 28,220.88/173.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 162.90

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