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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 173.86, 239.97 and 148.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 173.86, 239.97 and 148.18 is: 204.53

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    173.86 : 239.97 = 148.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    173.86/239.97 = 148.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    173.86x = 239.97 × 148.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    173.86x = 35,558.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 35,558.75/173.86
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 204.53

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