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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 175.71, 263.25 and 146.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 175.71, 263.25 and 146.64 is: 219.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    175.71 : 263.25 = 146.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    175.71/263.25 = 146.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    175.71x = 263.25 × 146.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    175.71x = 38,602.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 38,602.98/175.71
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 219.70

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