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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 174.56, 240.18 and 139.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 174.56, 240.18 and 139.46 is: 191.89

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    174.56 : 240.18 = 139.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    174.56/240.18 = 139.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    174.56x = 240.18 × 139.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    174.56x = 33,495.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 33,495.50/174.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 191.89

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