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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 173.83, 260.62 and 148.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 173.83, 260.62 and 148.04 is: 221.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    173.83 : 260.62 = 148.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    173.83/260.62 = 148.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    173.83x = 260.62 × 148.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    173.83x = 38,582.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 38,582.18/173.83
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 221.95

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