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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 173.23, 259.99 and 146.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 173.23, 259.99 and 146.50 is: 219.87

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    173.23 : 259.99 = 146.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    173.23/259.99 = 146.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    173.23x = 259.99 × 146.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    173.23x = 38,088.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 38,088.54/173.23
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 219.87

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