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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 174.23, 240.29 and 146.11

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 174.23, 240.29 and 146.11 is: 201.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    174.23 : 240.29 = 146.11 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    174.23/240.29 = 146.11/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    174.23x = 240.29 × 146.11
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    174.23x = 35,108.77
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 35,108.77/174.23
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 201.51

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