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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 174.29, 239.76 and 146.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 174.29, 239.76 and 146.48 is: 201.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    174.29 : 239.76 = 146.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    174.29/239.76 = 146.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    174.29x = 239.76 × 146.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    174.29x = 35,118.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 35,118.85/174.29
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 201.50

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