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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 174, 239.60 and 149.38

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 174, 239.60 and 149.38 is: 205.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    174 : 239.60 = 149.38 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    174/239.60 = 149.38/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    174x = 239.60 × 149.38
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    174x = 35,791.45
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 35,791.45/174
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 205.70

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