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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 174.96, 262.44 and 144.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 174.96, 262.44 and 144.84 is: 217.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    174.96 : 262.44 = 144.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    174.96/262.44 = 144.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    174.96x = 262.44 × 144.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    174.96x = 38,011.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 38,011.81/174.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 217.26

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