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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 174.15, 240.21 and 148.86

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 174.15, 240.21 and 148.86 is: 205.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    174.15 : 240.21 = 148.86 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    174.15/240.21 = 148.86/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    174.15x = 240.21 × 148.86
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    174.15x = 35,757.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 35,757.66/174.15
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 205.33

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