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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 174.24, 240.42 and 108.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 174.24, 240.42 and 108.72 is: 150.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    174.24 : 240.42 = 108.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    174.24/240.42 = 108.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    174.24x = 240.42 × 108.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    174.24x = 26,138.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 26,138.46/174.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 150.01

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