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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 174.94, 262.45 and 144.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 174.94, 262.45 and 144.14 is: 216.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    174.94 : 262.45 = 144.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    174.94/262.45 = 144.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    174.94x = 262.45 × 144.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    174.94x = 37,829.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 37,829.54/174.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 216.24

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