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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 174.52, 240.57 and 151.13

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 174.52, 240.57 and 151.13 is: 208.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    174.52 : 240.57 = 151.13 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    174.52/240.57 = 151.13/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    174.52x = 240.57 × 151.13
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    174.52x = 36,357.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 36,357.95/174.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 208.33

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