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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 173.96, 239.68 and 147.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 173.96, 239.68 and 147.64 is: 203.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    173.96 : 239.68 = 147.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    173.96/239.68 = 147.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    173.96x = 239.68 × 147.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    173.96x = 35,386.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 35,386.36/173.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 203.42

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