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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 174.46, 240.64 and 125.41

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 174.46, 240.64 and 125.41 is: 172.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    174.46 : 240.64 = 125.41 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    174.46/240.64 = 125.41/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    174.46x = 240.64 × 125.41
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    174.46x = 30,178.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 30,178.66/174.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 172.98

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