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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 173.32, 259.36 and 146.58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 173.32, 259.36 and 146.58 is: 219.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    173.32 : 259.36 = 146.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    173.32/259.36 = 146.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    173.32x = 259.36 × 146.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    173.32x = 38,016.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 38,016.99/173.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 219.35

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