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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 147.74, 221.70 and 51.55

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 147.74, 221.70 and 51.55 is: 77.36

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    147.74 : 221.70 = 51.55 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    147.74/221.70 = 51.55/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    147.74x = 221.70 × 51.55
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    147.74x = 11,428.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 11,428.59/147.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 77.36

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