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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 174.45, 240.70 and 99.78

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 174.45, 240.70 and 99.78 is: 137.67

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    174.45 : 240.70 = 99.78 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    174.45/240.70 = 99.78/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    174.45x = 240.70 × 99.78
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    174.45x = 24,015.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 24,015.34/174.45
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 137.67

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