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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 174.62, 241.02 and 112.55

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 174.62, 241.02 and 112.55 is: 155.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    174.62 : 241.02 = 112.55 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    174.62/241.02 = 112.55/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    174.62x = 241.02 × 112.55
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    174.62x = 27,125.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 27,125.60/174.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 155.35

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