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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 174.46, 241.08 and 141.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 174.46, 241.08 and 141.88 is: 196.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    174.46 : 241.08 = 141.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    174.46/241.08 = 141.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    174.46x = 241.08 × 141.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    174.46x = 34,204.43
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 34,204.43/174.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 196.06

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