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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 174.16, 240.33 and 96.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 174.16, 240.33 and 96.54 is: 133.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    174.16 : 240.33 = 96.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    174.16/240.33 = 96.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    174.16x = 240.33 × 96.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    174.16x = 23,201.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 23,201.46/174.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 133.22

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