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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 174.31, 240.06 and 149.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 174.31, 240.06 and 149.74 is: 206.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    174.31 : 240.06 = 149.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    174.31/240.06 = 149.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    174.31x = 240.06 × 149.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    174.31x = 35,946.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 35,946.58/174.31
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 206.22

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