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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 174.29, 240.44 and 108.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 174.29, 240.44 and 108.72 is: 149.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    174.29 : 240.44 = 108.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    174.29/240.44 = 108.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    174.29x = 240.44 × 108.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    174.29x = 26,140.09
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 26,140.09/174.29
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 149.98

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