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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 173.80, 239.66 and 118.45

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 173.80, 239.66 and 118.45 is: 163.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    173.80 : 239.66 = 118.45 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    173.80/239.66 = 118.45/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    173.80x = 239.66 × 118.45
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    173.80x = 28,386.53
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 28,386.53/173.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 163.33

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