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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 174.26, 240.26 and 115.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 174.26, 240.26 and 115.94 is: 159.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    174.26 : 240.26 = 115.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    174.26/240.26 = 115.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    174.26x = 240.26 × 115.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    174.26x = 27,855.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 27,855.74/174.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 159.85

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