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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 174.09, 240.22 and 96.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 174.09, 240.22 and 96.46 is: 133.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    174.09 : 240.22 = 96.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    174.09/240.22 = 96.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    174.09x = 240.22 × 96.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    174.09x = 23,171.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 23,171.62/174.09
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 133.10

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