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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 174.21, 240.39 and 98.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 174.21, 240.39 and 98.50 is: 135.92

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    174.21 : 240.39 = 98.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    174.21/240.39 = 98.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    174.21x = 240.39 × 98.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    174.21x = 23,678.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 23,678.42/174.21
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 135.92

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