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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 173.46, 239.25 and 118.11

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 173.46, 239.25 and 118.11 is: 162.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    173.46 : 239.25 = 118.11 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    173.46/239.25 = 118.11/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    173.46x = 239.25 × 118.11
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    173.46x = 28,257.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 28,257.82/173.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 162.91

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