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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 173.78, 239.66 and 121.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 173.78, 239.66 and 121.26 is: 167.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    173.78 : 239.66 = 121.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    173.78/239.66 = 121.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    173.78x = 239.66 × 121.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    173.78x = 29,061.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 29,061.92/173.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 167.24

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