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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 174.89, 241.33 and 147.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 174.89, 241.33 and 147.22 is: 203.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    174.89 : 241.33 = 147.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    174.89/241.33 = 147.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    174.89x = 241.33 × 147.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    174.89x = 35,528.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 35,528.60/174.89
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 203.15

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