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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 115.74, 173.57 and 34.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 115.74, 173.57 and 34.56 is: 51.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    115.74 : 173.57 = 34.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    115.74/173.57 = 34.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    115.74x = 173.57 × 34.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    115.74x = 5,998.41
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 5,998.41/115.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 51.83

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