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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 174.57, 240.90 and 96.95

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 174.57, 240.90 and 96.95 is: 133.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    174.57 : 240.90 = 96.95 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    174.57/240.90 = 96.95/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    174.57x = 240.90 × 96.95
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    174.57x = 23,354.05
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 23,354.05/174.57
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 133.78

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