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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 173.83, 239.86 and 146.15

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 173.83, 239.86 and 146.15 is: 201.67

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    173.83 : 239.86 = 146.15 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    173.83/239.86 = 146.15/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    173.83x = 239.86 × 146.15
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    173.83x = 35,055.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 35,055.54/173.83
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 201.67

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