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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 174.61, 240.80 and 112.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 174.61, 240.80 and 112.44 is: 155.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    174.61 : 240.80 = 112.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    174.61/240.80 = 112.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    174.61x = 240.80 × 112.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    174.61x = 27,075.55
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 27,075.55/174.61
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 155.06

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