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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 174.87, 262.58 and 143.01

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 174.87, 262.58 and 143.01 is: 214.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    174.87 : 262.58 = 143.01 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    174.87/262.58 = 143.01/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    174.87x = 262.58 × 143.01
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    174.87x = 37,550.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 37,550.85/174.87
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 214.74

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