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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 173.48, 239.27 and 118.13

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 173.48, 239.27 and 118.13 is: 162.92

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    173.48 : 239.27 = 118.13 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    173.48/239.27 = 118.13/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    173.48x = 239.27 × 118.13
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    173.48x = 28,263.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 28,263.18/173.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 162.92

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