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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 174.40, 240.81 and 108.11

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 174.40, 240.81 and 108.11 is: 149.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    174.40 : 240.81 = 108.11 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    174.40/240.81 = 108.11/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    174.40x = 240.81 × 108.11
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    174.40x = 26,032.77
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 26,032.77/174.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 149.27

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