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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 174.56, 239.68 and 148.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 174.56, 239.68 and 148.64 is: 204.09

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    174.56 : 239.68 = 148.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    174.56/239.68 = 148.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    174.56x = 239.68 × 148.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    174.56x = 35,626.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 35,626.04/174.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 204.09

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