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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 174.36, 240.75 and 108.98

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 174.36, 240.75 and 108.98 is: 150.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    174.36 : 240.75 = 108.98 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    174.36/240.75 = 108.98/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    174.36x = 240.75 × 108.98
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    174.36x = 26,236.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 26,236.94/174.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 150.48

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