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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 173.88, 239.99 and 118.77

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 173.88, 239.99 and 118.77 is: 163.93

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    173.88 : 239.99 = 118.77 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    173.88/239.99 = 118.77/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    173.88x = 239.99 × 118.77
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    173.88x = 28,503.61
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 28,503.61/173.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 163.93

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