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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 187.41, 258.48 and 174.99

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 187.41, 258.48 and 174.99 is: 241.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    187.41 : 258.48 = 174.99 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    187.41/258.48 = 174.99/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    187.41x = 258.48 × 174.99
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    187.41x = 45,231.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 45,231.42/187.41
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 241.35

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