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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 174.40, 240.74 and 125.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 174.40, 240.74 and 125.26 is: 172.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    174.40 : 240.74 = 125.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    174.40/240.74 = 125.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    174.40x = 240.74 × 125.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    174.40x = 30,155.09
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 30,155.09/174.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 172.91

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