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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 174.47, 240.77 and 152.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 174.47, 240.77 and 152.60 is: 210.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    174.47 : 240.77 = 152.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    174.47/240.77 = 152.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    174.47x = 240.77 × 152.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    174.47x = 36,740.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 36,740.68/174.47
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 210.59

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