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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 174.26, 240.49 and 100.59

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 174.26, 240.49 and 100.59 is: 138.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    174.26 : 240.49 = 100.59 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    174.26/240.49 = 100.59/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    174.26x = 240.49 × 100.59
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    174.26x = 24,190.89
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 24,190.89/174.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 138.82

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