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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 174.07, 240.32 and 108.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 174.07, 240.32 and 108.66 is: 150.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    174.07 : 240.32 = 108.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    174.07/240.32 = 108.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    174.07x = 240.32 × 108.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    174.07x = 26,113.77
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 26,113.77/174.07
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 150.02

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