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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 174.71, 241.16 and 150.05

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 174.71, 241.16 and 150.05 is: 207.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    174.71 : 241.16 = 150.05 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    174.71/241.16 = 150.05/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    174.71x = 241.16 × 150.05
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    174.71x = 36,184.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 36,184.10/174.71
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 207.12

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