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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 146.74, 219.97 and 116.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 146.74, 219.97 and 116.50 is: 174.64

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    146.74 : 219.97 = 116.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    146.74/219.97 = 116.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    146.74x = 219.97 × 116.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    146.74x = 25,626.51
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 25,626.51/146.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 174.64

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