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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 174.24, 240.38 and 125.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 174.24, 240.38 and 125.02 is: 172.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    174.24 : 240.38 = 125.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    174.24/240.38 = 125.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    174.24x = 240.38 × 125.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    174.24x = 30,052.31
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 30,052.31/174.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 172.48

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