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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 173.59, 239.46 and 118.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 173.59, 239.46 and 118.24 is: 163.11

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    173.59 : 239.46 = 118.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    173.59/239.46 = 118.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    173.59x = 239.46 × 118.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    173.59x = 28,313.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 28,313.75/173.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 163.11

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