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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 174.01, 239.94 and 118.78

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 174.01, 239.94 and 118.78 is: 163.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    174.01 : 239.94 = 118.78 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    174.01/239.94 = 118.78/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    174.01x = 239.94 × 118.78
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    174.01x = 28,498.28
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 28,498.28/174.01
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 163.78

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