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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 174.02, 239.96 and 108.47

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 174.02, 239.96 and 108.47 is: 149.58

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    174.02 : 239.96 = 108.47 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    174.02/239.96 = 108.47/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    174.02x = 239.96 × 108.47
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    174.02x = 26,029.33
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 26,029.33/174.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 149.58

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