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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 173.33, 239.06 and 117.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 173.33, 239.06 and 117.34 is: 161.84

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    173.33 : 239.06 = 117.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    173.33/239.06 = 117.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    173.33x = 239.06 × 117.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    173.33x = 28,050.11
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 28,050.11/173.33
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 161.84

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