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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 173.72, 259.77 and 146.99

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 173.72, 259.77 and 146.99 is: 219.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    173.72 : 259.77 = 146.99 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    173.72/259.77 = 146.99/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    173.72x = 259.77 × 146.99
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    173.72x = 38,183.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 38,183.59/173.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 219.80

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