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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 174.65, 262.58 and 146.39

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 174.65, 262.58 and 146.39 is: 220.09

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    174.65 : 262.58 = 146.39 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    174.65/262.58 = 146.39/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    174.65x = 262.58 × 146.39
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    174.65x = 38,437.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 38,437.04/174.65
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 220.09

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