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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 174.43, 240.16 and 153.57

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 174.43, 240.16 and 153.57 is: 211.44

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    174.43 : 240.16 = 153.57 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    174.43/240.16 = 153.57/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    174.43x = 240.16 × 153.57
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    174.43x = 36,881.37
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 36,881.37/174.43
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 211.44

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