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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 174.55, 262.01 and 147.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 174.55, 262.01 and 147.46 is: 221.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    174.55 : 262.01 = 147.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    174.55/262.01 = 147.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    174.55x = 262.01 × 147.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    174.55x = 38,636.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 38,636.95/174.55
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 221.35

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