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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 175.94, 263.52 and 146.91

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 175.94, 263.52 and 146.91 is: 220.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    175.94 : 263.52 = 146.91 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    175.94/263.52 = 146.91/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    175.94x = 263.52 × 146.91
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    175.94x = 38,714.71
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 38,714.71/175.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 220.05

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