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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 174.52, 240.60 and 143.29

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 174.52, 240.60 and 143.29 is: 197.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    174.52 : 240.60 = 143.29 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    174.52/240.60 = 143.29/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    174.52x = 240.60 × 143.29
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    174.52x = 34,475.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 34,475.57/174.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 197.55

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