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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 173.31, 259.96 and 147.57

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 173.31, 259.96 and 147.57 is: 221.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    173.31 : 259.96 = 147.57 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    173.31/259.96 = 147.57/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    173.31x = 259.96 × 147.57
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    173.31x = 38,362.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 38,362.30/173.31
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 221.35

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