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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 173.42, 239.40 and 118.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 173.42, 239.40 and 118.16 is: 163.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    173.42 : 239.40 = 118.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    173.42/239.40 = 118.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    173.42x = 239.40 × 118.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    173.42x = 28,287.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 28,287.50/173.42
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 163.12

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