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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 173.75, 259.47 and 149.45

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 173.75, 259.47 and 149.45 is: 223.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    173.75 : 259.47 = 149.45 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    173.75/259.47 = 149.45/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    173.75x = 259.47 × 149.45
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    173.75x = 38,776.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 38,776.49/173.75
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 223.18

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