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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 174.63, 240.78 and 139.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 174.63, 240.78 and 139.80 is: 192.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    174.63 : 240.78 = 139.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    174.63/240.78 = 139.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    174.63x = 240.78 × 139.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    174.63x = 33,661.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 33,661.04/174.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 192.76

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