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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 173.31, 239.20 and 118.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 173.31, 239.20 and 118.18 is: 163.11

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    173.31 : 239.20 = 118.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    173.31/239.20 = 118.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    173.31x = 239.20 × 118.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    173.31x = 28,268.43
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 28,268.43/173.31
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 163.11

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