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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 173.64, 239.73 and 118.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 173.64, 239.73 and 118.46 is: 163.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    173.64 : 239.73 = 118.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    173.64/239.73 = 118.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    173.64x = 239.73 × 118.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    173.64x = 28,398.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 28,398.42/173.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 163.55

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