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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 174.16, 240.28 and 115.95

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 174.16, 240.28 and 115.95 is: 159.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    174.16 : 240.28 = 115.95 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    174.16/240.28 = 115.95/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    174.16x = 240.28 × 115.95
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    174.16x = 27,860.47
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 27,860.47/174.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 159.97

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