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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 173.65, 239.79 and 118.37

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 173.65, 239.79 and 118.37 is: 163.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    173.65 : 239.79 = 118.37 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    173.65/239.79 = 118.37/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    173.65x = 239.79 × 118.37
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    173.65x = 28,383.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 28,383.94/173.65
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 163.45

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