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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 174.59, 240.75 and 151.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 174.59, 240.75 and 151.26 is: 208.58

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    174.59 : 240.75 = 151.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    174.59/240.75 = 151.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    174.59x = 240.75 × 151.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    174.59x = 36,415.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 36,415.85/174.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 208.58

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