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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 174.72, 240.62 and 145.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 174.72, 240.62 and 145.56 is: 200.46

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    174.72 : 240.62 = 145.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    174.72/240.62 = 145.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    174.72x = 240.62 × 145.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    174.72x = 35,024.65
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 35,024.65/174.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 200.46

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