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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 174.22, 240.17 and 115.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 174.22, 240.17 and 115.90 is: 159.77

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    174.22 : 240.17 = 115.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    174.22/240.17 = 115.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    174.22x = 240.17 × 115.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    174.22x = 27,834.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 27,834.52/174.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 159.77

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