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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 173.81, 239.81 and 121.97

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 173.81, 239.81 and 121.97 is: 168.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    173.81 : 239.81 = 121.97 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    173.81/239.81 = 121.97/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    173.81x = 239.81 × 121.97
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    173.81x = 29,249.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 29,249.02/173.81
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 168.28

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