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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 173.55, 238.95 and 147.27

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 173.55, 238.95 and 147.27 is: 202.77

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    173.55 : 238.95 = 147.27 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    173.55/238.95 = 147.27/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    173.55x = 238.95 × 147.27
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    173.55x = 35,189.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 35,189.72/173.55
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 202.77

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