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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 174.23, 240.42 and 96.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 174.23, 240.42 and 96.60 is: 133.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    174.23 : 240.42 = 96.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    174.23/240.42 = 96.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    174.23x = 240.42 × 96.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    174.23x = 23,224.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 23,224.57/174.23
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 133.30

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