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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 174.57, 240.90 and 159.99

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 174.57, 240.90 and 159.99 is: 220.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    174.57 : 240.90 = 159.99 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    174.57/240.90 = 159.99/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    174.57x = 240.90 × 159.99
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    174.57x = 38,541.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 38,541.59/174.57
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 220.78

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