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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 174.02, 240.09 and 118.73

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 174.02, 240.09 and 118.73 is: 163.81

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    174.02 : 240.09 = 118.73 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    174.02/240.09 = 118.73/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    174.02x = 240.09 × 118.73
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    174.02x = 28,504.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 28,504.69/174.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 163.81

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