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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 174.08, 240.48 and 151.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 174.08, 240.48 and 151.04 is: 208.65

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    174.08 : 240.48 = 151.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    174.08/240.48 = 151.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    174.08x = 240.48 × 151.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    174.08x = 36,322.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 36,322.10/174.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 208.65

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