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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 174.15, 240.30 and 112.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 174.15, 240.30 and 112.04 is: 154.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    174.15 : 240.30 = 112.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    174.15/240.30 = 112.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    174.15x = 240.30 × 112.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    174.15x = 26,923.21
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 26,923.21/174.15
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 154.60

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