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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 173.71, 239.78 and 118.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 173.71, 239.78 and 118.44 is: 163.49

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    173.71 : 239.78 = 118.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    173.71/239.78 = 118.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    173.71x = 239.78 × 118.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    173.71x = 28,399.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 28,399.54/173.71
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 163.49

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