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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 173.29, 238.90 and 120.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 173.29, 238.90 and 120.76 is: 166.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    173.29 : 238.90 = 120.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    173.29/238.90 = 120.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    173.29x = 238.90 × 120.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    173.29x = 28,848.89
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 28,848.89/173.29
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 166.48

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