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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 174.30, 240.52 and 95.61

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 174.30, 240.52 and 95.61 is: 131.93

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    174.30 : 240.52 = 95.61 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    174.30/240.52 = 95.61/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    174.30x = 240.52 × 95.61
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    174.30x = 22,996.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 22,996.12/174.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 131.93

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