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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 175.90, 263.42 and 146.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 175.90, 263.42 and 146.74 is: 219.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    175.90 : 263.42 = 146.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    175.90/263.42 = 146.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    175.90x = 263.42 × 146.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    175.90x = 38,654.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 38,654.25/175.90
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 219.75

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