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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 174.09, 239.82 and 146.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 174.09, 239.82 and 146.46 is: 201.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    174.09 : 239.82 = 146.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    174.09/239.82 = 146.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    174.09x = 239.82 × 146.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    174.09x = 35,124.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 35,124.04/174.09
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 201.76

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