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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 175.08, 262.77 and 146.37

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 175.08, 262.77 and 146.37 is: 219.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    175.08 : 262.77 = 146.37 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    175.08/262.77 = 146.37/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    175.08x = 262.77 × 146.37
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    175.08x = 38,461.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 38,461.64/175.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 219.68

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