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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 173.51, 260.49 and 146.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 173.51, 260.49 and 146.66 is: 220.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    173.51 : 260.49 = 146.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    173.51/260.49 = 146.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    173.51x = 260.49 × 146.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    173.51x = 38,203.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 38,203.46/173.51
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 220.18

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