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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 174.59, 240.95 and 145.43

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 174.59, 240.95 and 145.43 is: 200.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    174.59 : 240.95 = 145.43 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    174.59/240.95 = 145.43/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    174.59x = 240.95 × 145.43
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    174.59x = 35,040.63
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 35,040.63/174.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 200.70

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