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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 173.98, 239.90 and 118.75

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 173.98, 239.90 and 118.75 is: 163.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    173.98 : 239.90 = 118.75 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    173.98/239.90 = 118.75/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    173.98x = 239.90 × 118.75
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    173.98x = 28,486.33
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 28,486.33/173.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 163.74

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