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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 173.27, 239.03 and 118.01

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 173.27, 239.03 and 118.01 is: 162.79

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    173.27 : 239.03 = 118.01 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    173.27/239.03 = 118.01/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    173.27x = 239.03 × 118.01
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    173.27x = 28,207.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 28,207.34/173.27
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 162.79

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