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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 174.74, 240.72 and 147.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 174.74, 240.72 and 147.26 is: 202.86

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    174.74 : 240.72 = 147.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    174.74/240.72 = 147.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    174.74x = 240.72 × 147.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    174.74x = 35,448.43
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 35,448.43/174.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 202.86

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