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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 174.28, 240.26 and 143.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 174.28, 240.26 and 143.04 is: 197.19

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    174.28 : 240.26 = 143.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    174.28/240.26 = 143.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    174.28x = 240.26 × 143.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    174.28x = 34,366.79
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 34,366.79/174.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 197.19

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