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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 173.50, 239.62 and 121.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 173.50, 239.62 and 121.18 is: 167.36

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    173.50 : 239.62 = 121.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    173.50/239.62 = 121.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    173.50x = 239.62 × 121.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    173.50x = 29,037.15
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 29,037.15/173.50
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 167.36

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