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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 173.79, 240.03 and 154.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 173.79, 240.03 and 154.08 is: 212.81

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    173.79 : 240.03 = 154.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    173.79/240.03 = 154.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    173.79x = 240.03 × 154.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    173.79x = 36,983.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 36,983.82/173.79
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 212.81

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