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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 174.97, 241.21 and 142.17

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 174.97, 241.21 and 142.17 is: 195.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    174.97 : 241.21 = 142.17 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    174.97/241.21 = 142.17/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    174.97x = 241.21 × 142.17
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    174.97x = 34,292.83
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 34,292.83/174.97
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 195.99

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