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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 174.34, 240.58 and 96.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 174.34, 240.58 and 96.72 is: 133.47

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    174.34 : 240.58 = 96.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    174.34/240.58 = 96.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    174.34x = 240.58 × 96.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    174.34x = 23,268.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 23,268.90/174.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 133.47

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