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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 174.30, 240.42 and 108.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 174.30, 240.42 and 108.76 is: 150.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    174.30 : 240.42 = 108.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    174.30/240.42 = 108.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    174.30x = 240.42 × 108.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    174.30x = 26,148.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 26,148.08/174.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 150.02

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