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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 173.97, 239.92 and 118.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 173.97, 239.92 and 118.60 is: 163.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    173.97 : 239.92 = 118.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    173.97/239.92 = 118.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    173.97x = 239.92 × 118.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    173.97x = 28,453.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 28,453.62/173.97
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 163.55

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