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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 174.76, 240.44 and 151.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 174.76, 240.44 and 151.36 is: 208.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    174.76 : 240.44 = 151.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    174.76/240.44 = 151.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    174.76x = 240.44 × 151.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    174.76x = 36,393.00
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 36,393.00/174.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 208.25

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