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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 174.42, 240.17 and 154.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 174.42, 240.17 and 154.46 is: 212.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    174.42 : 240.17 = 154.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    174.42/240.17 = 154.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    174.42x = 240.17 × 154.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    174.42x = 37,096.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 37,096.49/174.42
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 212.68

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