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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 174.23, 240.34 and 115.23

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 174.23, 240.34 and 115.23 is: 158.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    174.23 : 240.34 = 115.23 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    174.23/240.34 = 115.23/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    174.23x = 240.34 × 115.23
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    174.23x = 27,694.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 27,694.38/174.23
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 158.95

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