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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 174.17, 240.21 and 146.49

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 174.17, 240.21 and 146.49 is: 202.04

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    174.17 : 240.21 = 146.49 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    174.17/240.21 = 146.49/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    174.17x = 240.21 × 146.49
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    174.17x = 35,188.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 35,188.36/174.17
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 202.04

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