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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 175.73, 242.26 and 146.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 175.73, 242.26 and 146.26 is: 201.64

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    175.73 : 242.26 = 146.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    175.73/242.26 = 146.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    175.73x = 242.26 × 146.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    175.73x = 35,432.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 35,432.88/175.73
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 201.64

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