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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 174.02, 240.04 and 118.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 174.02, 240.04 and 118.80 is: 163.87

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    174.02 : 240.04 = 118.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    174.02/240.04 = 118.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    174.02x = 240.04 × 118.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    174.02x = 28,516.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 28,516.75/174.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 163.87

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