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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 175.20, 262.48 and 146.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 175.20, 262.48 and 146.50 is: 219.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    175.20 : 262.48 = 146.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    175.20/262.48 = 146.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    175.20x = 262.48 × 146.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    175.20x = 38,453.32
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 38,453.32/175.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 219.48

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