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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 173.74, 259.95 and 148.13

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 173.74, 259.95 and 148.13 is: 221.62

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    173.74 : 259.95 = 148.13 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    173.74/259.95 = 148.13/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    173.74x = 259.95 × 148.13
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    173.74x = 38,505.09
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 38,505.09/173.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 221.62

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