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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 173.99, 240.08 and 147.87

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 173.99, 240.08 and 147.87 is: 204.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    173.99 : 240.08 = 147.87 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    173.99/240.08 = 147.87/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    173.99x = 240.08 × 147.87
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    173.99x = 35,499.89
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 35,499.89/173.99
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 204.03

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