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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 174.80, 240.72 and 141.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 174.80, 240.72 and 141.80 is: 195.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    174.80 : 240.72 = 141.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    174.80/240.72 = 141.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    174.80x = 240.72 × 141.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    174.80x = 34,134.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 34,134.10/174.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 195.28

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