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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 174.19, 240.23 and 108.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 174.19, 240.23 and 108.70 is: 149.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    174.19 : 240.23 = 108.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    174.19/240.23 = 108.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    174.19x = 240.23 × 108.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    174.19x = 26,112.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 26,112.46/174.19
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 149.91

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