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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 174.60, 240.82 and 115.49

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 174.60, 240.82 and 115.49 is: 159.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    174.60 : 240.82 = 115.49 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    174.60/240.82 = 115.49/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    174.60x = 240.82 × 115.49
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    174.60x = 27,811.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 27,811.10/174.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 159.28

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