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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 174.23, 240.35 and 115.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 174.23, 240.35 and 115.32 is: 159.09

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    174.23 : 240.35 = 115.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    174.23/240.35 = 115.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    174.23x = 240.35 × 115.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    174.23x = 27,716.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 27,716.59/174.23
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 159.09

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