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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 174.33, 240.51 and 108.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 174.33, 240.51 and 108.72 is: 149.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    174.33 : 240.51 = 108.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    174.33/240.51 = 108.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    174.33x = 240.51 × 108.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    174.33x = 26,148.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 26,148.25/174.33
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 149.99

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