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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 174.52, 260.55 and 147.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 174.52, 260.55 and 147.18 is: 219.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    174.52 : 260.55 = 147.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    174.52/260.55 = 147.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    174.52x = 260.55 × 147.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    174.52x = 38,348.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 38,348.73/174.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 219.74

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