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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 174.24, 240.76 and 125.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 174.24, 240.76 and 125.28 is: 173.11

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    174.24 : 240.76 = 125.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    174.24/240.76 = 125.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    174.24x = 240.76 × 125.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    174.24x = 30,162.41
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 30,162.41/174.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 173.11

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