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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 174, 260.48 and 148.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 174, 260.48 and 148.26 is: 221.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    174 : 260.48 = 148.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    174/260.48 = 148.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    174x = 260.48 × 148.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    174x = 38,618.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 38,618.76/174
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 221.95

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