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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 174.40, 261.12 and 144.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 174.40, 261.12 and 144.10 is: 215.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    174.40 : 261.12 = 144.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    174.40/261.12 = 144.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    174.40x = 261.12 × 144.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    174.40x = 37,627.39
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 37,627.39/174.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 215.75

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