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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 174.90, 261.72 and 147.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 174.90, 261.72 and 147.54 is: 220.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    174.90 : 261.72 = 147.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    174.90/261.72 = 147.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    174.90x = 261.72 × 147.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    174.90x = 38,614.17
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 38,614.17/174.90
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 220.78

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