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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 174.23, 261.49 and 147.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 174.23, 261.49 and 147.50 is: 221.37

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    174.23 : 261.49 = 147.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    174.23/261.49 = 147.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    174.23x = 261.49 × 147.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    174.23x = 38,569.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 38,569.78/174.23
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 221.37

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