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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 174.67, 241.10 and 101

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 174.67, 241.10 and 101 is: 139.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    174.67 : 241.10 = 101 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    174.67/241.10 = 101/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    174.67x = 241.10 × 101
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    174.67x = 24,350.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 24,350.60/174.67
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 139.41

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