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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 174.97, 240.81 and 150.13

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 174.97, 240.81 and 150.13 is: 206.62

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    174.97 : 240.81 = 150.13 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    174.97/240.81 = 150.13/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    174.97x = 240.81 × 150.13
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    174.97x = 36,151.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 36,151.98/174.97
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 206.62

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