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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 147.24, 220.83 and 49.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 147.24, 220.83 and 49.74 is: 74.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    147.24 : 220.83 = 49.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    147.24/220.83 = 49.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    147.24x = 220.83 × 49.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    147.24x = 10,984.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 10,984.08/147.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 74.60

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