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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 173.70, 239.89 and 118.59

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 173.70, 239.89 and 118.59 is: 163.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    173.70 : 239.89 = 118.59 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    173.70/239.89 = 118.59/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    173.70x = 239.89 × 118.59
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    173.70x = 28,448.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 28,448.56/173.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 163.78

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