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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 174.98, 241.34 and 115.86

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 174.98, 241.34 and 115.86 is: 159.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    174.98 : 241.34 = 115.86 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    174.98/241.34 = 115.86/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    174.98x = 241.34 × 115.86
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    174.98x = 27,961.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 27,961.36/174.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 159.80

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