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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 173.96, 240.36 and 141.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 173.96, 240.36 and 141.16 is: 195.04

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    173.96 : 240.36 = 141.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    173.96/240.36 = 141.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    173.96x = 240.36 × 141.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    173.96x = 33,929.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 33,929.22/173.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 195.04

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