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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 174.71, 241.08 and 99

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 174.71, 241.08 and 99 is: 136.61

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    174.71 : 241.08 = 99 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    174.71/241.08 = 99/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    174.71x = 241.08 × 99
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    174.71x = 23,866.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 23,866.92/174.71
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 136.61

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