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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 174.39, 240.67 and 108.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 174.39, 240.67 and 108.84 is: 150.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    174.39 : 240.67 = 108.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    174.39/240.67 = 108.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    174.39x = 240.67 × 108.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    174.39x = 26,195.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 26,195.56/174.39
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 150.22

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