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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 173.42, 239.30 and 147.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 173.42, 239.30 and 147.30 is: 203.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    173.42 : 239.30 = 147.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    173.42/239.30 = 147.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    173.42x = 239.30 × 147.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    173.42x = 35,249.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 35,249.98/173.42
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 203.26

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