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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 152.17, 227.71 and 149.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 152.17, 227.71 and 149.74 is: 224.07

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    152.17 : 227.71 = 149.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    152.17/227.71 = 149.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    152.17x = 227.71 × 149.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    152.17x = 34,097.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 34,097.30/152.17
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 224.07

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