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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 173.64, 239.43 and 118.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 173.64, 239.43 and 118.28 is: 163.09

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    173.64 : 239.43 = 118.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    173.64/239.43 = 118.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    173.64x = 239.43 × 118.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    173.64x = 28,319.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 28,319.78/173.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 163.09

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