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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 174.72, 240.50 and 151.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 174.72, 240.50 and 151.68 is: 208.79

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    174.72 : 240.50 = 151.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    174.72/240.50 = 151.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    174.72x = 240.50 × 151.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    174.72x = 36,479.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 36,479.04/174.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 208.79

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