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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 173.39, 239.28 and 118.15

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 173.39, 239.28 and 118.15 is: 163.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    173.39 : 239.28 = 118.15 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    173.39/239.28 = 118.15/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    173.39x = 239.28 × 118.15
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    173.39x = 28,269.89
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 28,269.89/173.39
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 163.05

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