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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 173.43, 239.24 and 120.89

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 173.43, 239.24 and 120.89 is: 166.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    173.43 : 239.24 = 120.89 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    173.43/239.24 = 120.89/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    173.43x = 239.24 × 120.89
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    173.43x = 28,919.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 28,919.92/173.43
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 166.75

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