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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 173.83, 240.14 and 147.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 173.83, 240.14 and 147.56 is: 203.84

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    173.83 : 240.14 = 147.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    173.83/240.14 = 147.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    173.83x = 240.14 × 147.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    173.83x = 35,433.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 35,433.81/173.83
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 203.84

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