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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 174.09, 240.24 and 96.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 174.09, 240.24 and 96.48 is: 133.14

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    174.09 : 240.24 = 96.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    174.09/240.24 = 96.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    174.09x = 240.24 × 96.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    174.09x = 23,178.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 23,178.36/174.09
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 133.14

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