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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 173.57, 239.49 and 117.59

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 173.57, 239.49 and 117.59 is: 162.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    173.57 : 239.49 = 117.59 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    173.57/239.49 = 117.59/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    173.57x = 239.49 × 117.59
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    173.57x = 28,160.43
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 28,160.43/173.57
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 162.25

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