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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 174.01, 239.59 and 147.73

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 174.01, 239.59 and 147.73 is: 203.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    174.01 : 239.59 = 147.73 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    174.01/239.59 = 147.73/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    174.01x = 239.59 × 147.73
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    174.01x = 35,393.29
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 35,393.29/174.01
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 203.40

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