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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 174.86, 241.43 and 115.83

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 174.86, 241.43 and 115.83 is: 159.93

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    174.86 : 241.43 = 115.83 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    174.86/241.43 = 115.83/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    174.86x = 241.43 × 115.83
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    174.86x = 27,964.26
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 27,964.26/174.86
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 159.93

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