Finding the Fourth Proportional to 174.06, 240.39 and 159.48
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Solution
The fourth proportional to 174.06, 240.39 and 159.48 is: 220.25
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
174.06 : 240.39 = 159.48 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
174.06/240.39 = 159.48/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
174.06x = 240.39 × 159.48 - Step 4: Simplify right side
174.06x = 38,337.40 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 38,337.40/174.06 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 220.25
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