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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 174.50, 240.88 and 143.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 174.50, 240.88 and 143.50 is: 198.09

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    174.50 : 240.88 = 143.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    174.50/240.88 = 143.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    174.50x = 240.88 × 143.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    174.50x = 34,566.28
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 34,566.28/174.50
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 198.09

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