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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 174.38, 240.65 and 96.75

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 174.38, 240.65 and 96.75 is: 133.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    174.38 : 240.65 = 96.75 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    174.38/240.65 = 96.75/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    174.38x = 240.65 × 96.75
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    174.38x = 23,282.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 23,282.40/174.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 133.52

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