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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 174.15, 240.24 and 111.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 174.15, 240.24 and 111.96 is: 154.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    174.15 : 240.24 = 111.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    174.15/240.24 = 111.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    174.15x = 240.24 × 111.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    174.15x = 26,897.27
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 26,897.27/174.15
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 154.45

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