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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 174.54, 240.48 and 137.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 174.54, 240.48 and 137.64 is: 189.64

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    174.54 : 240.48 = 137.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    174.54/240.48 = 137.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    174.54x = 240.48 × 137.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    174.54x = 33,099.67
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 33,099.67/174.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 189.64

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