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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 174.35, 240.48 and 152.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 174.35, 240.48 and 152.48 is: 210.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    174.35 : 240.48 = 152.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    174.35/240.48 = 152.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    174.35x = 240.48 × 152.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    174.35x = 36,667.21
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 36,667.21/174.35
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 210.31

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