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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 173.37, 238.96 and 118.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 173.37, 238.96 and 118.08 is: 162.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    173.37 : 238.96 = 118.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    173.37/238.96 = 118.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    173.37x = 238.96 × 118.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    173.37x = 28,216.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 28,216.40/173.37
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 162.75

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