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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 174.34, 240.44 and 115.38

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 174.34, 240.44 and 115.38 is: 159.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    174.34 : 240.44 = 115.38 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    174.34/240.44 = 115.38/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    174.34x = 240.44 × 115.38
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    174.34x = 27,741.39
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 27,741.39/174.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 159.12

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