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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 174.12, 240.57 and 154.53

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 174.12, 240.57 and 154.53 is: 213.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    174.12 : 240.57 = 154.53 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    174.12/240.57 = 154.53/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    174.12x = 240.57 × 154.53
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    174.12x = 37,175.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 37,175.96/174.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 213.50

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