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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 174.33, 240.91 and 150.03

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 174.33, 240.91 and 150.03 is: 207.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    174.33 : 240.91 = 150.03 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    174.33/240.91 = 150.03/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    174.33x = 240.91 × 150.03
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    174.33x = 36,143.35
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 36,143.35/174.33
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 207.33

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