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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 174.44, 240.62 and 146.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 174.44, 240.62 and 146.94 is: 202.69

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    174.44 : 240.62 = 146.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    174.44/240.62 = 146.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    174.44x = 240.62 × 146.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    174.44x = 35,355.97
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 35,355.97/174.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 202.69

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