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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 174.14, 239.79 and 144.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 174.14, 239.79 and 144.54 is: 199.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    174.14 : 239.79 = 144.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    174.14/239.79 = 144.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    174.14x = 239.79 × 144.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    174.14x = 34,659.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 34,659.25/174.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 199.03

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