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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 173.06, 258.08 and 147.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 173.06, 258.08 and 147.54 is: 220.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    173.06 : 258.08 = 147.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    173.06/258.08 = 147.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    173.06x = 258.08 × 147.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    173.06x = 38,077.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 38,077.12/173.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 220.02

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