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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 174.18, 240.43 and 115.98

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 174.18, 240.43 and 115.98 is: 160.09

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    174.18 : 240.43 = 115.98 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    174.18/240.43 = 115.98/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    174.18x = 240.43 × 115.98
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    174.18x = 27,885.07
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 27,885.07/174.18
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 160.09

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