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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 174.18, 240.16 and 142.98

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 174.18, 240.16 and 142.98 is: 197.14

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    174.18 : 240.16 = 142.98 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    174.18/240.16 = 142.98/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    174.18x = 240.16 × 142.98
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    174.18x = 34,338.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 34,338.08/174.18
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 197.14

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