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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 174.02, 240.35 and 108.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 174.02, 240.35 and 108.56 is: 149.94

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    174.02 : 240.35 = 108.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    174.02/240.35 = 108.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    174.02x = 240.35 × 108.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    174.02x = 26,092.45
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 26,092.45/174.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 149.94

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