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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 174.11, 240.28 and 108.59

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 174.11, 240.28 and 108.59 is: 149.86

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    174.11 : 240.28 = 108.59 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    174.11/240.28 = 108.59/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    174.11x = 240.28 × 108.59
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    174.11x = 26,090.53
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 26,090.53/174.11
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 149.86

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