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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 175.52, 242.56 and 146.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 175.52, 242.56 and 146.40 is: 202.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    175.52 : 242.56 = 146.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    175.52/242.56 = 146.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    175.52x = 242.56 × 146.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    175.52x = 35,510.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 35,510.78/175.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 202.32

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