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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 174.72, 241.10 and 96.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 174.72, 241.10 and 96.02 is: 132.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    174.72 : 241.10 = 96.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    174.72/241.10 = 96.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    174.72x = 241.10 × 96.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    174.72x = 23,149.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 23,149.82/174.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 132.50

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