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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 174.89, 241.36 and 108.51

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 174.89, 241.36 and 108.51 is: 149.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    174.89 : 241.36 = 108.51 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    174.89/241.36 = 108.51/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    174.89x = 241.36 × 108.51
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    174.89x = 26,189.97
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 26,189.97/174.89
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 149.76

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