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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 174.98, 241.36 and 112.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 174.98, 241.36 and 112.70 is: 155.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    174.98 : 241.36 = 112.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    174.98/241.36 = 112.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    174.98x = 241.36 × 112.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    174.98x = 27,201.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 27,201.59/174.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 155.45

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