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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 174.20, 240.50 and 118.91

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 174.20, 240.50 and 118.91 is: 164.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    174.20 : 240.50 = 118.91 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    174.20/240.50 = 118.91/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    174.20x = 240.50 × 118.91
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    174.20x = 28,598.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 28,598.75/174.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 164.18

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