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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 174.24, 261.05 and 143.73

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 174.24, 261.05 and 143.73 is: 215.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    174.24 : 261.05 = 143.73 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    174.24/261.05 = 143.73/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    174.24x = 261.05 × 143.73
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    174.24x = 37,520.00
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 37,520.00/174.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 215.34

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