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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 174.11, 240.18 and 115.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 174.11, 240.18 and 115.88 is: 159.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    174.11 : 240.18 = 115.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    174.11/240.18 = 115.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    174.11x = 240.18 × 115.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    174.11x = 27,832.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 27,832.06/174.11
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 159.85

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