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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 174.62, 240.99 and 150.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 174.62, 240.99 and 150.14 is: 207.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    174.62 : 240.99 = 150.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    174.62/240.99 = 150.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    174.62x = 240.99 × 150.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    174.62x = 36,182.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 36,182.24/174.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 207.21

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