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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 174.88, 241.23 and 153.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 174.88, 241.23 and 153.10 is: 211.19

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    174.88 : 241.23 = 153.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    174.88/241.23 = 153.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    174.88x = 241.23 × 153.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    174.88x = 36,932.31
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 36,932.31/174.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 211.19

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