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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 173.97, 240.06 and 108.51

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 173.97, 240.06 and 108.51 is: 149.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    173.97 : 240.06 = 108.51 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    173.97/240.06 = 108.51/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    173.97x = 240.06 × 108.51
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    173.97x = 26,048.91
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 26,048.91/173.97
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 149.73

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