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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 173.71, 240.02 and 140.91

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 173.71, 240.02 and 140.91 is: 194.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    173.71 : 240.02 = 140.91 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    173.71/240.02 = 140.91/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    173.71x = 240.02 × 140.91
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    173.71x = 33,821.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 33,821.22/173.71
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 194.70

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