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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 173.94, 240.17 and 141.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 173.94, 240.17 and 141.14 is: 194.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    173.94 : 240.17 = 141.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    173.94/240.17 = 141.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    173.94x = 240.17 × 141.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    173.94x = 33,897.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 33,897.59/173.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 194.88

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