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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 173.82, 259.48 and 148.31

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 173.82, 259.48 and 148.31 is: 221.39

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    173.82 : 259.48 = 148.31 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    173.82/259.48 = 148.31/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    173.82x = 259.48 × 148.31
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    173.82x = 38,482.19
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 38,482.19/173.82
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 221.39

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