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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 173.05, 258.07 and 147.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 173.05, 258.07 and 147.54 is: 220.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    173.05 : 258.07 = 147.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    173.05/258.07 = 147.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    173.05x = 258.07 × 147.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    173.05x = 38,075.65
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 38,075.65/173.05
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 220.03

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