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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 174.16, 240.22 and 111.89

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 174.16, 240.22 and 111.89 is: 154.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    174.16 : 240.22 = 111.89 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    174.16/240.22 = 111.89/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    174.16x = 240.22 × 111.89
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    174.16x = 26,878.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 26,878.54/174.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 154.33

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