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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 146.74, 221.41 and 146.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 146.74, 221.41 and 146.74 is: 221.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    146.74 : 221.41 = 146.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    146.74/221.41 = 146.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    146.74x = 221.41 × 146.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    146.74x = 32,489.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 32,489.70/146.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 221.41

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