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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 173.33, 239.12 and 121.00

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 173.33, 239.12 and 121.00 is: 166.92

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    173.33 : 239.12 = 121.00 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    173.33/239.12 = 121.00/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    173.33x = 239.12 × 121.00
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    173.33x = 28,932.32
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 28,932.32/173.33
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 166.92

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