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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 174.11, 260.06 and 146.77

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 174.11, 260.06 and 146.77 is: 219.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    174.11 : 260.06 = 146.77 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    174.11/260.06 = 146.77/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    174.11x = 260.06 × 146.77
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    174.11x = 38,167.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 38,167.62/174.11
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 219.22

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