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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 173.55, 239.20 and 148.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 173.55, 239.20 and 148.96 is: 205.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    173.55 : 239.20 = 148.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    173.55/239.20 = 148.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    173.55x = 239.20 × 148.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    173.55x = 35,631.23
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 35,631.23/173.55
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 205.31

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