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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 174.36, 240.30 and 141.42

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 174.36, 240.30 and 141.42 is: 194.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    174.36 : 240.30 = 141.42 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    174.36/240.30 = 141.42/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    174.36x = 240.30 × 141.42
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    174.36x = 33,983.23
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 33,983.23/174.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 194.90

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