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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 174.26, 240.35 and 108.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 174.26, 240.35 and 108.80 is: 150.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    174.26 : 240.35 = 108.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    174.26/240.35 = 108.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    174.26x = 240.35 × 108.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    174.26x = 26,148.33
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 26,148.33/174.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 150.06

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