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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 174.31, 240.50 and 99.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 174.31, 240.50 and 99.62 is: 137.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    174.31 : 240.50 = 99.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    174.31/240.50 = 99.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    174.31x = 240.50 × 99.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    174.31x = 23,958.61
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 23,958.61/174.31
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 137.45

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