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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 174.71, 241.37 and 142.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 174.71, 241.37 and 142.25 is: 196.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    174.71 : 241.37 = 142.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    174.71/241.37 = 142.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    174.71x = 241.37 × 142.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    174.71x = 34,332.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 34,332.96/174.71
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 196.52

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