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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 175.68, 242.73 and 146.93

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 175.68, 242.73 and 146.93 is: 203.00

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    175.68 : 242.73 = 146.93 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    175.68/242.73 = 146.93/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    175.68x = 242.73 × 146.93
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    175.68x = 35,663.11
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 35,663.11/175.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 203.00

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