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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 175.04, 241.33 and 145.43

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 175.04, 241.33 and 145.43 is: 200.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    175.04 : 241.33 = 145.43 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    175.04/241.33 = 145.43/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    175.04x = 241.33 × 145.43
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    175.04x = 35,096.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 35,096.62/175.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 200.51

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