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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 146.50, 219.58 and 117.47

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 146.50, 219.58 and 117.47 is: 176.07

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    146.50 : 219.58 = 117.47 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    146.50/219.58 = 117.47/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    146.50x = 219.58 × 117.47
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    146.50x = 25,794.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 25,794.06/146.50
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 176.07

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