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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 174.09, 240.25 and 96.47

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 174.09, 240.25 and 96.47 is: 133.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    174.09 : 240.25 = 96.47 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    174.09/240.25 = 96.47/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    174.09x = 240.25 × 96.47
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    174.09x = 23,176.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 23,176.56/174.09
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 133.13

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