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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 173.27, 239.04 and 120.87

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 173.27, 239.04 and 120.87 is: 166.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    173.27 : 239.04 = 120.87 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    173.27/239.04 = 120.87/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    173.27x = 239.04 × 120.87
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    173.27x = 28,892.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 28,892.76/173.27
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 166.75

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