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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 173.95, 239.86 and 149.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 173.95, 239.86 and 149.04 is: 205.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    173.95 : 239.86 = 149.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    173.95/239.86 = 149.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    173.95x = 239.86 × 149.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    173.95x = 35,748.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 35,748.73/173.95
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 205.51

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