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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 174.59, 240.73 and 154.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 174.59, 240.73 and 154.94 is: 213.64

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    174.59 : 240.73 = 154.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    174.59/240.73 = 154.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    174.59x = 240.73 × 154.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    174.59x = 37,298.71
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 37,298.71/174.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 213.64

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