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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 174.88, 240.96 and 145.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 174.88, 240.96 and 145.60 is: 200.62

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    174.88 : 240.96 = 145.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    174.88/240.96 = 145.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    174.88x = 240.96 × 145.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    174.88x = 35,083.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 35,083.78/174.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 200.62

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