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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 175.22, 241.96 and 144.09

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 175.22, 241.96 and 144.09 is: 198.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    175.22 : 241.96 = 144.09 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    175.22/241.96 = 144.09/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    175.22x = 241.96 × 144.09
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    175.22x = 34,863.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 34,863.66/175.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 198.97

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