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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 175.51, 241.95 and 146.35

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 175.51, 241.95 and 146.35 is: 201.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    175.51 : 241.95 = 146.35 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    175.51/241.95 = 146.35/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    175.51x = 241.95 × 146.35
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    175.51x = 35,409.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 35,409.38/175.51
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 201.75

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