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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 174.23, 240.47 and 100.59

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 174.23, 240.47 and 100.59 is: 138.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    174.23 : 240.47 = 100.59 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    174.23/240.47 = 100.59/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    174.23x = 240.47 × 100.59
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    174.23x = 24,188.37
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 24,188.37/174.23
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 138.83

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