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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 174.51, 240.87 and 112.35

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 174.51, 240.87 and 112.35 is: 155.07

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    174.51 : 240.87 = 112.35 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    174.51/240.87 = 112.35/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    174.51x = 240.87 × 112.35
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    174.51x = 27,061.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 27,061.74/174.51
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 155.07

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