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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 173.71, 239.66 and 118.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 173.71, 239.66 and 118.36 is: 163.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    173.71 : 239.66 = 118.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    173.71/239.66 = 118.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    173.71x = 239.66 × 118.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    173.71x = 28,366.31
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 28,366.31/173.71
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 163.30

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