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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 174.06, 261.14 and 143.33

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 174.06, 261.14 and 143.33 is: 215.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    174.06 : 261.14 = 143.33 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    174.06/261.14 = 143.33/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    174.06x = 261.14 × 143.33
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    174.06x = 37,427.17
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 37,427.17/174.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 215.02

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