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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 174.48, 240.69 and 115.57

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 174.48, 240.69 and 115.57 is: 159.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    174.48 : 240.69 = 115.57 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    174.48/240.69 = 115.57/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    174.48x = 240.69 × 115.57
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    174.48x = 27,816.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 27,816.54/174.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 159.43

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