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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 174.32, 240.52 and 99.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 174.32, 240.52 and 99.62 is: 137.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    174.32 : 240.52 = 99.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    174.32/240.52 = 99.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    174.32x = 240.52 × 99.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    174.32x = 23,960.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 23,960.60/174.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 137.45

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