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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 174.78, 241.18 and 96.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 174.78, 241.18 and 96.08 is: 132.58

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    174.78 : 241.18 = 96.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    174.78/241.18 = 96.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    174.78x = 241.18 × 96.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    174.78x = 23,172.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 23,172.57/174.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 132.58

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