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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 173.38, 239.36 and 118.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 173.38, 239.36 and 118.20 is: 163.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    173.38 : 239.36 = 118.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    173.38/239.36 = 118.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    173.38x = 239.36 × 118.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    173.38x = 28,292.35
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 28,292.35/173.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 163.18

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