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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 173.31, 238.68 and 148.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 173.31, 238.68 and 148.74 is: 204.84

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    173.31 : 238.68 = 148.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    173.31/238.68 = 148.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    173.31x = 238.68 × 148.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    173.31x = 35,501.26
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 35,501.26/173.31
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 204.84

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