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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 174.59, 240.93 and 96.98

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 174.59, 240.93 and 96.98 is: 133.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    174.59 : 240.93 = 96.98 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    174.59/240.93 = 96.98/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    174.59x = 240.93 × 96.98
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    174.59x = 23,365.39
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 23,365.39/174.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 133.83

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