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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 174.12, 240.20 and 115.98

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 174.12, 240.20 and 115.98 is: 160.00

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    174.12 : 240.20 = 115.98 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    174.12/240.20 = 115.98/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    174.12x = 240.20 × 115.98
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    174.12x = 27,858.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 27,858.40/174.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 160.00

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