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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 174.08, 240.16 and 128.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 174.08, 240.16 and 128.16 is: 176.81

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    174.08 : 240.16 = 128.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    174.08/240.16 = 128.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    174.08x = 240.16 × 128.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    174.08x = 30,778.91
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 30,778.91/174.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 176.81

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