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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 175.73, 263.25 and 146.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 175.73, 263.25 and 146.66 is: 219.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    175.73 : 263.25 = 146.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    175.73/263.25 = 146.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    175.73x = 263.25 × 146.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    175.73x = 38,606.93
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 38,606.93/175.73
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 219.70

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