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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 174.46, 240.56 and 143.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 174.46, 240.56 and 143.32 is: 197.62

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    174.46 : 240.56 = 143.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    174.46/240.56 = 143.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    174.46x = 240.56 × 143.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    174.46x = 34,477.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 34,477.06/174.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 197.62

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