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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 174.66, 241.38 and 145.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 174.66, 241.38 and 145.50 is: 201.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    174.66 : 241.38 = 145.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    174.66/241.38 = 145.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    174.66x = 241.38 × 145.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    174.66x = 35,120.79
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 35,120.79/174.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 201.08

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