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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 174.24, 240.44 and 100.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 174.24, 240.44 and 100.54 is: 138.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    174.24 : 240.44 = 100.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    174.24/240.44 = 100.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    174.24x = 240.44 × 100.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    174.24x = 24,174.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 24,174.48/174.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 138.74

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