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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 173.49, 239.25 and 118.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 173.49, 239.25 and 118.14 is: 162.92

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    173.49 : 239.25 = 118.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    173.49/239.25 = 118.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    173.49x = 239.25 × 118.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    173.49x = 28,265.00
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 28,265.00/173.49
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 162.92

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