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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 174.16, 240.19 and 108.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 174.16, 240.19 and 108.60 is: 149.77

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    174.16 : 240.19 = 108.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    174.16/240.19 = 108.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    174.16x = 240.19 × 108.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    174.16x = 26,084.63
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 26,084.63/174.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 149.77

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