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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 174.74, 241.22 and 112.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 174.74, 241.22 and 112.66 is: 155.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    174.74 : 241.22 = 112.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    174.74/241.22 = 112.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    174.74x = 241.22 × 112.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    174.74x = 27,175.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 27,175.85/174.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 155.52

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