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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 173.78, 239.88 and 118.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 173.78, 239.88 and 118.64 is: 163.77

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    173.78 : 239.88 = 118.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    173.78/239.88 = 118.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    173.78x = 239.88 × 118.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    173.78x = 28,459.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 28,459.36/173.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 163.77

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