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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 174.36, 240.10 and 137.41

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 174.36, 240.10 and 137.41 is: 189.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    174.36 : 240.10 = 137.41 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    174.36/240.10 = 137.41/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    174.36x = 240.10 × 137.41
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    174.36x = 32,991.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 32,991.20/174.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 189.21

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