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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 174.27, 240.36 and 115.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 174.27, 240.36 and 115.26 is: 158.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    174.27 : 240.36 = 115.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    174.27/240.36 = 115.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    174.27x = 240.36 × 115.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    174.27x = 27,703.89
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 27,703.89/174.27
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 158.97

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