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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 173.14, 239.25 and 149.65

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 173.14, 239.25 and 149.65 is: 206.79

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    173.14 : 239.25 = 149.65 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    173.14/239.25 = 149.65/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    173.14x = 239.25 × 149.65
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    173.14x = 35,803.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 35,803.73/173.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 206.79

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