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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 174.40, 241.04 and 132.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 174.40, 241.04 and 132.96 is: 183.77

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    174.40 : 241.04 = 132.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    174.40/241.04 = 132.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    174.40x = 241.04 × 132.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    174.40x = 32,048.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 32,048.68/174.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 183.77

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