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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 174.16, 240.42 and 152.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 174.16, 240.42 and 152.56 is: 210.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    174.16 : 240.42 = 152.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    174.16/240.42 = 152.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    174.16x = 240.42 × 152.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    174.16x = 36,678.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 36,678.48/174.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 210.60

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