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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 174.39, 240.80 and 141.63

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 174.39, 240.80 and 141.63 is: 195.56

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    174.39 : 240.80 = 141.63 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    174.39/240.80 = 141.63/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    174.39x = 240.80 × 141.63
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    174.39x = 34,103.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 34,103.80/174.39
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 195.56

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