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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 174.64, 261.98 and 144.13

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 174.64, 261.98 and 144.13 is: 216.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    174.64 : 261.98 = 144.13 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    174.64/261.98 = 144.13/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    174.64x = 261.98 × 144.13
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    174.64x = 37,759.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 37,759.18/174.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 216.21

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