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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 174.83, 241.26 and 112.73

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 174.83, 241.26 and 112.73 is: 155.56

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    174.83 : 241.26 = 112.73 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    174.83/241.26 = 112.73/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    174.83x = 241.26 × 112.73
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    174.83x = 27,197.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 27,197.24/174.83
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 155.56

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