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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 173.65, 258.95 and 147.53

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 173.65, 258.95 and 147.53 is: 219.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    173.65 : 258.95 = 147.53 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    173.65/258.95 = 147.53/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    173.65x = 258.95 × 147.53
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    173.65x = 38,200.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 38,200.86/173.65
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 219.99

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