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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 175.74, 263.82 and 147.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 175.74, 263.82 and 147.20 is: 220.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    175.74 : 263.82 = 147.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    175.74/263.82 = 147.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    175.74x = 263.82 × 147.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    175.74x = 38,832.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 38,832.98/175.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 220.97

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