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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 174.32, 261.46 and 148.58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 174.32, 261.46 and 148.58 is: 222.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    174.32 : 261.46 = 148.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    174.32/261.46 = 148.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    174.32x = 261.46 × 148.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    174.32x = 38,847.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 38,847.73/174.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 222.85

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