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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 174.66, 240.56 and 137.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 174.66, 240.56 and 137.74 is: 189.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    174.66 : 240.56 = 137.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    174.66/240.56 = 137.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    174.66x = 240.56 × 137.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    174.66x = 33,134.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 33,134.73/174.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 189.71

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