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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 173.77, 239.87 and 121.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 173.77, 239.87 and 121.32 is: 167.47

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    173.77 : 239.87 = 121.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    173.77/239.87 = 121.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    173.77x = 239.87 × 121.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    173.77x = 29,101.03
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 29,101.03/173.77
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 167.47

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