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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 174.15, 240.17 and 118.67

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 174.15, 240.17 and 118.67 is: 163.65

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    174.15 : 240.17 = 118.67 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    174.15/240.17 = 118.67/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    174.15x = 240.17 × 118.67
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    174.15x = 28,499.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 28,499.18/174.15
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 163.65

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