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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 174.90, 240.66 and 150.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 174.90, 240.66 and 150.06 is: 206.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    174.90 : 240.66 = 150.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    174.90/240.66 = 150.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    174.90x = 240.66 × 150.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    174.90x = 36,113.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 36,113.44/174.90
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 206.48

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