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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 174.71, 241 and 115.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 174.71, 241 and 115.72 is: 159.63

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    174.71 : 241 = 115.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    174.71/241 = 115.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    174.71x = 241 × 115.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    174.71x = 27,888.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 27,888.52/174.71
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 159.63

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