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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 147.70, 221.43 and 117.17

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 147.70, 221.43 and 117.17 is: 175.67

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    147.70 : 221.43 = 117.17 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    147.70/221.43 = 117.17/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    147.70x = 221.43 × 117.17
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    147.70x = 25,945.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 25,945.74/147.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 175.67

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