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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 363.17, 544.97 and 146.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 363.17, 544.97 and 146.74 is: 220.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    363.17 : 544.97 = 146.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    363.17/544.97 = 146.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    363.17x = 544.97 × 146.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    363.17x = 79,968.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 79,968.90/363.17
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 220.20

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