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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 173.64, 239.66 and 118.35

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 173.64, 239.66 and 118.35 is: 163.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    173.64 : 239.66 = 118.35 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    173.64/239.66 = 118.35/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    173.64x = 239.66 × 118.35
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    173.64x = 28,363.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 28,363.76/173.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 163.35

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