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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 174.29, 240.44 and 115.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 174.29, 240.44 and 115.25 is: 158.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    174.29 : 240.44 = 115.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    174.29/240.44 = 115.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    174.29x = 240.44 × 115.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    174.29x = 27,708.93
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 27,708.93/174.29
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 158.99

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