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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 175.41, 241.74 and 147.69

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 175.41, 241.74 and 147.69 is: 203.54

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    175.41 : 241.74 = 147.69 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    175.41/241.74 = 147.69/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    175.41x = 241.74 × 147.69
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    175.41x = 35,702.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 35,702.58/175.41
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 203.54

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