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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 174.14, 240.35 and 108.63

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 174.14, 240.35 and 108.63 is: 149.94

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    174.14 : 240.35 = 108.63 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    174.14/240.35 = 108.63/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    174.14x = 240.35 × 108.63
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    174.14x = 26,110.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 26,110.42/174.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 149.94

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