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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 175.36, 241.98 and 146.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 175.36, 241.98 and 146.20 is: 201.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    175.36 : 241.98 = 146.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    175.36/241.98 = 146.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    175.36x = 241.98 × 146.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    175.36x = 35,377.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 35,377.48/175.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 201.74

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