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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 174.15, 240.24 and 137.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 174.15, 240.24 and 137.25 is: 189.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    174.15 : 240.24 = 137.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    174.15/240.24 = 137.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    174.15x = 240.24 × 137.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    174.15x = 32,972.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 32,972.94/174.15
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 189.34

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