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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 173.98, 240.15 and 115.75

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 173.98, 240.15 and 115.75 is: 159.77

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    173.98 : 240.15 = 115.75 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    173.98/240.15 = 115.75/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    173.98x = 240.15 × 115.75
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    173.98x = 27,797.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 27,797.36/173.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 159.77

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