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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 173.76, 240.48 and 149.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 173.76, 240.48 and 149.28 is: 206.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    173.76 : 240.48 = 149.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    173.76/240.48 = 149.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    173.76x = 240.48 × 149.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    173.76x = 35,898.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 35,898.85/173.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 206.60

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