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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 174.14, 240.64 and 150.65

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 174.14, 240.64 and 150.65 is: 208.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    174.14 : 240.64 = 150.65 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    174.14/240.64 = 150.65/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    174.14x = 240.64 × 150.65
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    174.14x = 36,252.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 36,252.42/174.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 208.18

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