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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 175.37, 241.71 and 144.05

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 175.37, 241.71 and 144.05 is: 198.54

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    175.37 : 241.71 = 144.05 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    175.37/241.71 = 144.05/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    175.37x = 241.71 × 144.05
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    175.37x = 34,818.33
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 34,818.33/175.37
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 198.54

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