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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 173.96, 240.17 and 108.55

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 173.96, 240.17 and 108.55 is: 149.86

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    173.96 : 240.17 = 108.55 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    173.96/240.17 = 108.55/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    173.96x = 240.17 × 108.55
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    173.96x = 26,069.31
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 26,069.31/173.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 149.86

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