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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 173.96, 240.01 and 110.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 173.96, 240.01 and 110.94 is: 153.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    173.96 : 240.01 = 110.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    173.96/240.01 = 110.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    173.96x = 240.01 × 110.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    173.96x = 26,626.71
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 26,626.71/173.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 153.06

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