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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 174.91, 241.43 and 112.86

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 174.91, 241.43 and 112.86 is: 155.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    174.91 : 241.43 = 112.86 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    174.91/241.43 = 112.86/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    174.91x = 241.43 × 112.86
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    174.91x = 27,247.79
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 27,247.79/174.91
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 155.78

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