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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 174.34, 240.22 and 143.15

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 174.34, 240.22 and 143.15 is: 197.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    174.34 : 240.22 = 143.15 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    174.34/240.22 = 143.15/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    174.34x = 240.22 × 143.15
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    174.34x = 34,387.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 34,387.49/174.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 197.24

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