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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 174.19, 240.32 and 112.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 174.19, 240.32 and 112.02 is: 154.54

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    174.19 : 240.32 = 112.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    174.19/240.32 = 112.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    174.19x = 240.32 × 112.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    174.19x = 26,919.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 26,919.40/174.19
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 154.54

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