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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 174.47, 240.57 and 112.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 174.47, 240.57 and 112.22 is: 154.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    174.47 : 240.57 = 112.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    174.47/240.57 = 112.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    174.47x = 240.57 × 112.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    174.47x = 26,996.77
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 26,996.77/174.47
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 154.74

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