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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 174.16, 240.34 and 96.53

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 174.16, 240.34 and 96.53 is: 133.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    174.16 : 240.34 = 96.53 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    174.16/240.34 = 96.53/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    174.16x = 240.34 × 96.53
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    174.16x = 23,200.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 23,200.02/174.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 133.21

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