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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 174.32, 240.56 and 96.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 174.32, 240.56 and 96.68 is: 133.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    174.32 : 240.56 = 96.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    174.32/240.56 = 96.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    174.32x = 240.56 × 96.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    174.32x = 23,257.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 23,257.34/174.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 133.42

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