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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 174.70, 240.97 and 115.63

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 174.70, 240.97 and 115.63 is: 159.49

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    174.70 : 240.97 = 115.63 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    174.70/240.97 = 115.63/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    174.70x = 240.97 × 115.63
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    174.70x = 27,863.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 27,863.36/174.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 159.49

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