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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 435.58, 653.46 and 146.98

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 435.58, 653.46 and 146.98 is: 220.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    435.58 : 653.46 = 146.98 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    435.58/653.46 = 146.98/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    435.58x = 653.46 × 146.98
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    435.58x = 96,045.55
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 96,045.55/435.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 220.50

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