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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 174.43, 240.71 and 99.73

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 174.43, 240.71 and 99.73 is: 137.63

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    174.43 : 240.71 = 99.73 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    174.43/240.71 = 99.73/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    174.43x = 240.71 × 99.73
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    174.43x = 24,007.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 24,007.20/174.43
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 137.63

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