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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 174.13, 240.36 and 116.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 174.13, 240.36 and 116.08 is: 160.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    174.13 : 240.36 = 116.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    174.13/240.36 = 116.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    174.13x = 240.36 × 116.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    174.13x = 27,899.79
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 27,899.79/174.13
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 160.23

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