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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 174.64, 241.04 and 115.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 174.64, 241.04 and 115.66 is: 159.64

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    174.64 : 241.04 = 115.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    174.64/241.04 = 115.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    174.64x = 241.04 × 115.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    174.64x = 27,878.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 27,878.69/174.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 159.64

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