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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 174.33, 240.57 and 100.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 174.33, 240.57 and 100.60 is: 138.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    174.33 : 240.57 = 100.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    174.33/240.57 = 100.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    174.33x = 240.57 × 100.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    174.33x = 24,200.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 24,200.74/174.33
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 138.82

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