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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 174.95, 241.49 and 144.21

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 174.95, 241.49 and 144.21 is: 199.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    174.95 : 241.49 = 144.21 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    174.95/241.49 = 144.21/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    174.95x = 241.49 × 144.21
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    174.95x = 34,824.55
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 34,824.55/174.95
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 199.06

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