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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 174, 240 and 114.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 174, 240 and 114.96 is: 158.57

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    174 : 240 = 114.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    174/240 = 114.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    174x = 240 × 114.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    174x = 27,590.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 27,590.40/174
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 158.57

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