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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 174.20, 240.92 and 152.33

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 174.20, 240.92 and 152.33 is: 210.67

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    174.20 : 240.92 = 152.33 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    174.20/240.92 = 152.33/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    174.20x = 240.92 × 152.33
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    174.20x = 36,697.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 36,697.98/174.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 210.67

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