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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 173.85, 240.02 and 118.63

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 173.85, 240.02 and 118.63 is: 163.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    173.85 : 240.02 = 118.63 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    173.85/240.02 = 118.63/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    173.85x = 240.02 × 118.63
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    173.85x = 28,473.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 28,473.57/173.85
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 163.78

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