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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 174.05, 240.11 and 118.87

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 174.05, 240.11 and 118.87 is: 163.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    174.05 : 240.11 = 118.87 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    174.05/240.11 = 118.87/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    174.05x = 240.11 × 118.87
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    174.05x = 28,541.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 28,541.80/174.05
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 163.99

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