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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 174.96, 241.44 and 96.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 174.96, 241.44 and 96.28 is: 132.86

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    174.96 : 241.44 = 96.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    174.96/241.44 = 96.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    174.96x = 241.44 × 96.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    174.96x = 23,245.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 23,245.84/174.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 132.86

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