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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 185.52, 255.96 and 146.17

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 185.52, 255.96 and 146.17 is: 201.67

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    185.52 : 255.96 = 146.17 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    185.52/255.96 = 146.17/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    185.52x = 255.96 × 146.17
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    185.52x = 37,413.67
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 37,413.67/185.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 201.67

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