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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 173.24, 259.55 and 147.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 173.24, 259.55 and 147.32 is: 220.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    173.24 : 259.55 = 147.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    173.24/259.55 = 147.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    173.24x = 259.55 × 147.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    173.24x = 38,234.87
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 38,234.87/173.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 220.71

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