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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 174.25, 240.37 and 115.17

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 174.25, 240.37 and 115.17 is: 158.87

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    174.25 : 240.37 = 115.17 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    174.25/240.37 = 115.17/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    174.25x = 240.37 × 115.17
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    174.25x = 27,683.41
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 27,683.41/174.25
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 158.87

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