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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 174.68, 240.54 and 150.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 174.68, 240.54 and 150.08 is: 206.67

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    174.68 : 240.54 = 150.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    174.68/240.54 = 150.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    174.68x = 240.54 × 150.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    174.68x = 36,100.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 36,100.24/174.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 206.67

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