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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 174.01, 240.35 and 153.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 174.01, 240.35 and 153.36 is: 211.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    174.01 : 240.35 = 153.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    174.01/240.35 = 153.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    174.01x = 240.35 × 153.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    174.01x = 36,860.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 36,860.08/174.01
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 211.83

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