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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 174.10, 240.17 and 118.82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 174.10, 240.17 and 118.82 is: 163.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    174.10 : 240.17 = 118.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    174.10/240.17 = 118.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    174.10x = 240.17 × 118.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    174.10x = 28,537.00
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 28,537.00/174.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 163.91

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