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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 174.94, 240.73 and 143.15

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 174.94, 240.73 and 143.15 is: 196.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    174.94 : 240.73 = 143.15 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    174.94/240.73 = 143.15/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    174.94x = 240.73 × 143.15
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    174.94x = 34,459.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 34,459.30/174.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 196.98

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