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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 174.40, 240.06 and 152.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 174.40, 240.06 and 152.44 is: 209.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    174.40 : 240.06 = 152.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    174.40/240.06 = 152.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    174.40x = 240.06 × 152.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    174.40x = 36,594.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 36,594.75/174.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 209.83

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