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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 174, 240.21 and 118.82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 174, 240.21 and 118.82 is: 164.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    174 : 240.21 = 118.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    174/240.21 = 118.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    174x = 240.21 × 118.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    174x = 28,540.55
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 28,540.55/174
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 164.03

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