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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 173.89, 239.42 and 147.61

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 173.89, 239.42 and 147.61 is: 203.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    173.89 : 239.42 = 147.61 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    173.89/239.42 = 147.61/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    173.89x = 239.42 × 147.61
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    173.89x = 35,339.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 35,339.59/173.89
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 203.23

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