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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 174.64, 240.92 and 128

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 174.64, 240.92 and 128 is: 176.58

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    174.64 : 240.92 = 128 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    174.64/240.92 = 128/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    174.64x = 240.92 × 128
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    174.64x = 30,837.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 30,837.76/174.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 176.58

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