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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 174.19, 240.36 and 99.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 174.19, 240.36 and 99.50 is: 137.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    174.19 : 240.36 = 99.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    174.19/240.36 = 99.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    174.19x = 240.36 × 99.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    174.19x = 23,915.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 23,915.82/174.19
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 137.30

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