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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 174.10, 240.28 and 118.89

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 174.10, 240.28 and 118.89 is: 164.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    174.10 : 240.28 = 118.89 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    174.10/240.28 = 118.89/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    174.10x = 240.28 × 118.89
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    174.10x = 28,566.89
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 28,566.89/174.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 164.08

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