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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 173.80, 260.92 and 148.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 173.80, 260.92 and 148.32 is: 222.67

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    173.80 : 260.92 = 148.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    173.80/260.92 = 148.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    173.80x = 260.92 × 148.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    173.80x = 38,699.65
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 38,699.65/173.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 222.67

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