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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 173.95, 240.07 and 108.45

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 173.95, 240.07 and 108.45 is: 149.67

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    173.95 : 240.07 = 108.45 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    173.95/240.07 = 108.45/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    173.95x = 240.07 × 108.45
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    173.95x = 26,035.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 26,035.59/173.95
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 149.67

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