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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 174.45, 240.27 and 143.27

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 174.45, 240.27 and 143.27 is: 197.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    174.45 : 240.27 = 143.27 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    174.45/240.27 = 143.27/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    174.45x = 240.27 × 143.27
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    174.45x = 34,422.65
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 34,422.65/174.45
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 197.32

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