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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 174.79, 241.33 and 137.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 174.79, 241.33 and 137.48 is: 189.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    174.79 : 241.33 = 137.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    174.79/241.33 = 137.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    174.79x = 241.33 × 137.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    174.79x = 33,178.05
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 33,178.05/174.79
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 189.82

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