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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 174.48, 240.57 and 143.37

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 174.48, 240.57 and 143.37 is: 197.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    174.48 : 240.57 = 143.37 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    174.48/240.57 = 143.37/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    174.48x = 240.57 × 143.37
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    174.48x = 34,490.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 34,490.52/174.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 197.68

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