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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 174.84, 240.66 and 150

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 174.84, 240.66 and 150 is: 206.47

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    174.84 : 240.66 = 150 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    174.84/240.66 = 150/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    174.84x = 240.66 × 150
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    174.84x = 36,099
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 36,099/174.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 206.47

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