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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 174.08, 240.24 and 115.82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 174.08, 240.24 and 115.82 is: 159.84

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    174.08 : 240.24 = 115.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    174.08/240.24 = 115.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    174.08x = 240.24 × 115.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    174.08x = 27,824.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 27,824.60/174.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 159.84

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