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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 173.97, 240.03 and 108.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 173.97, 240.03 and 108.54 is: 149.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    173.97 : 240.03 = 108.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    173.97/240.03 = 108.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    173.97x = 240.03 × 108.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    173.97x = 26,052.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 26,052.86/173.97
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 149.75

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