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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 174.36, 240 and 153.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 174.36, 240 and 153.72 is: 211.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    174.36 : 240 = 153.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    174.36/240 = 153.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    174.36x = 240 × 153.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    174.36x = 36,892.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 36,892.80/174.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 211.59

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