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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 146.75, 220.17 and 110.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 146.75, 220.17 and 110.26 is: 165.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    146.75 : 220.17 = 110.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    146.75/220.17 = 110.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    146.75x = 220.17 × 110.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    146.75x = 24,275.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 24,275.94/146.75
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 165.42

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