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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 175.41, 241.52 and 144.23

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 175.41, 241.52 and 144.23 is: 198.58

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    175.41 : 241.52 = 144.23 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    175.41/241.52 = 144.23/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    175.41x = 241.52 × 144.23
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    175.41x = 34,832.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 34,832.50/175.41
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 198.58

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