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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 174.76, 240.98 and 128.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 174.76, 240.98 and 128.06 is: 176.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    174.76 : 240.98 = 128.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    174.76/240.98 = 128.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    174.76x = 240.98 × 128.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    174.76x = 30,859.26
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 30,859.26/174.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 176.59

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