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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 174.44, 261.72 and 143.69

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 174.44, 261.72 and 143.69 is: 215.58

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    174.44 : 261.72 = 143.69 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    174.44/261.72 = 143.69/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    174.44x = 261.72 × 143.69
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    174.44x = 37,605.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 37,605.24/174.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 215.58

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