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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 174.46, 240.76 and 96.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 174.46, 240.76 and 96.84 is: 133.64

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    174.46 : 240.76 = 96.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    174.46/240.76 = 96.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    174.46x = 240.76 × 96.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    174.46x = 23,315.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 23,315.20/174.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 133.64

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