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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 174.03, 239.62 and 147.75

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 174.03, 239.62 and 147.75 is: 203.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    174.03 : 239.62 = 147.75 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    174.03/239.62 = 147.75/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    174.03x = 239.62 × 147.75
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    174.03x = 35,403.55
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 35,403.55/174.03
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 203.43

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