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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 173.45, 239.06 and 118.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 173.45, 239.06 and 118.08 is: 162.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    173.45 : 239.06 = 118.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    173.45/239.06 = 118.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    173.45x = 239.06 × 118.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    173.45x = 28,228.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 28,228.50/173.45
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 162.74

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