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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 174.91, 240.94 and 149.93

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 174.91, 240.94 and 149.93 is: 206.53

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    174.91 : 240.94 = 149.93 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    174.91/240.94 = 149.93/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    174.91x = 240.94 × 149.93
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    174.91x = 36,123.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 36,123.60/174.91
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 206.53

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