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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 174.05, 239.66 and 141.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 174.05, 239.66 and 141.24 is: 194.49

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    174.05 : 239.66 = 141.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    174.05/239.66 = 141.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    174.05x = 239.66 × 141.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    174.05x = 33,850.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 33,850.30/174.05
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 194.49

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