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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 174.08, 240.24 and 120.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 174.08, 240.24 and 120.88 is: 166.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    174.08 : 240.24 = 120.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    174.08/240.24 = 120.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    174.08x = 240.24 × 120.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    174.08x = 29,040.21
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 29,040.21/174.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 166.82

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