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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 175.34, 241.98 and 146.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 175.34, 241.98 and 146.18 is: 201.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    175.34 : 241.98 = 146.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    175.34/241.98 = 146.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    175.34x = 241.98 × 146.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    175.34x = 35,372.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 35,372.64/175.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 201.74

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