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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 174.81, 241.28 and 108.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 174.81, 241.28 and 108.44 is: 149.67

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    174.81 : 241.28 = 108.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    174.81/241.28 = 108.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    174.81x = 241.28 × 108.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    174.81x = 26,164.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 26,164.40/174.81
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 149.67

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