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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 174.37, 240.54 and 108.91

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 174.37, 240.54 and 108.91 is: 150.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    174.37 : 240.54 = 108.91 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    174.37/240.54 = 108.91/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    174.37x = 240.54 × 108.91
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    174.37x = 26,197.21
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 26,197.21/174.37
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 150.24

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