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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 173.33, 260.25 and 149.21

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 173.33, 260.25 and 149.21 is: 224.04

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    173.33 : 260.25 = 149.21 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    173.33/260.25 = 149.21/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    173.33x = 260.25 × 149.21
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    173.33x = 38,832.55
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 38,832.55/173.33
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 224.04

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