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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 173.75, 239.88 and 118.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 173.75, 239.88 and 118.80 is: 164.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    173.75 : 239.88 = 118.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    173.75/239.88 = 118.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    173.75x = 239.88 × 118.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    173.75x = 28,497.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 28,497.74/173.75
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 164.02

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