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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 174.53, 240.33 and 148.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 174.53, 240.33 and 148.34 is: 204.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    174.53 : 240.33 = 148.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    174.53/240.33 = 148.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    174.53x = 240.33 × 148.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    174.53x = 35,650.55
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 35,650.55/174.53
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 204.27

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