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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 174.46, 240.66 and 108.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 174.46, 240.66 and 108.94 is: 150.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    174.46 : 240.66 = 108.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    174.46/240.66 = 108.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    174.46x = 240.66 × 108.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    174.46x = 26,217.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 26,217.50/174.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 150.28

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