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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 173.94, 240.06 and 108.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 173.94, 240.06 and 108.44 is: 149.66

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    173.94 : 240.06 = 108.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    173.94/240.06 = 108.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    173.94x = 240.06 × 108.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    173.94x = 26,032.11
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 26,032.11/173.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 149.66

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