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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 173.93, 239.88 and 147.49

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 173.93, 239.88 and 147.49 is: 203.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    173.93 : 239.88 = 147.49 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    173.93/239.88 = 147.49/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    173.93x = 239.88 × 147.49
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    173.93x = 35,379.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 35,379.90/173.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 203.41

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