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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 174.10, 240.21 and 115.78

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 174.10, 240.21 and 115.78 is: 159.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    174.10 : 240.21 = 115.78 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    174.10/240.21 = 115.78/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    174.10x = 240.21 × 115.78
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    174.10x = 27,811.51
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 27,811.51/174.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 159.74

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