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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 173.88, 240.08 and 108.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 173.88, 240.08 and 108.44 is: 149.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    173.88 : 240.08 = 108.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    173.88/240.08 = 108.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    173.88x = 240.08 × 108.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    173.88x = 26,034.28
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 26,034.28/173.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 149.73

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