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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 174.12, 240.13 and 118.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 174.12, 240.13 and 118.08 is: 162.84

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    174.12 : 240.13 = 118.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    174.12/240.13 = 118.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    174.12x = 240.13 × 118.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    174.12x = 28,354.55
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 28,354.55/174.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 162.84

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