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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 174.18, 240.24 and 115.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 174.18, 240.24 and 115.06 is: 158.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    174.18 : 240.24 = 115.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    174.18/240.24 = 115.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    174.18x = 240.24 × 115.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    174.18x = 27,642.01
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 27,642.01/174.18
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 158.70

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