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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 174.58, 240.66 and 148.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 174.58, 240.66 and 148.36 is: 204.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    174.58 : 240.66 = 148.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    174.58/240.66 = 148.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    174.58x = 240.66 × 148.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    174.58x = 35,704.32
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 35,704.32/174.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 204.52

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