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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 173.82, 260.46 and 149.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 173.82, 260.46 and 149.70 is: 224.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    173.82 : 260.46 = 149.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    173.82/260.46 = 149.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    173.82x = 260.46 × 149.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    173.82x = 38,990.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 38,990.86/173.82
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 224.32

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