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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 175.80, 242.38 and 146.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 175.80, 242.38 and 146.16 is: 201.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    175.80 : 242.38 = 146.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    175.80/242.38 = 146.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    175.80x = 242.38 × 146.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    175.80x = 35,426.26
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 35,426.26/175.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 201.51

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