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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 174.06, 239.98 and 111.78

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 174.06, 239.98 and 111.78 is: 154.11

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    174.06 : 239.98 = 111.78 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    174.06/239.98 = 111.78/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    174.06x = 239.98 × 111.78
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    174.06x = 26,824.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 26,824.68/174.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 154.11

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