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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 174.06, 240.37 and 112.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 174.06, 240.37 and 112.04 is: 154.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    174.06 : 240.37 = 112.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    174.06/240.37 = 112.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    174.06x = 240.37 × 112.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    174.06x = 26,931.05
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 26,931.05/174.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 154.72

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