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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 174.52, 240.87 and 153.91

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 174.52, 240.87 and 153.91 is: 212.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    174.52 : 240.87 = 153.91 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    174.52/240.87 = 153.91/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    174.52x = 240.87 × 153.91
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    174.52x = 37,072.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 37,072.30/174.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 212.42

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