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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 174.14, 240.42 and 118.97

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 174.14, 240.42 and 118.97 is: 164.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    174.14 : 240.42 = 118.97 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    174.14/240.42 = 118.97/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    174.14x = 240.42 × 118.97
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    174.14x = 28,601.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 28,601.57/174.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 164.25

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