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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 174.45, 240.74 and 95.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 174.45, 240.74 and 95.76 is: 132.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    174.45 : 240.74 = 95.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    174.45/240.74 = 95.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    174.45x = 240.74 × 95.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    174.45x = 23,053.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 23,053.50/174.45
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 132.15

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