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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 173.27, 238.56 and 146.99

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 173.27, 238.56 and 146.99 is: 202.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    173.27 : 238.56 = 146.99 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    173.27/238.56 = 146.99/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    173.27x = 238.56 × 146.99
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    173.27x = 35,064.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 35,064.74/173.27
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 202.38

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