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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 174.51, 240.73 and 141.71

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 174.51, 240.73 and 141.71 is: 195.47

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    174.51 : 240.73 = 141.71 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    174.51/240.73 = 141.71/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    174.51x = 240.73 × 141.71
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    174.51x = 34,112.29
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 34,112.29/174.51
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 195.47

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