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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 174.02, 240.24 and 115.85

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 174.02, 240.24 and 115.85 is: 159.93

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    174.02 : 240.24 = 115.85 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    174.02/240.24 = 115.85/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    174.02x = 240.24 × 115.85
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    174.02x = 27,831.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 27,831.80/174.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 159.93

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