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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 174.24, 240.12 and 161.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 174.24, 240.12 and 161.28 is: 222.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    174.24 : 240.12 = 161.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    174.24/240.12 = 161.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    174.24x = 240.12 × 161.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    174.24x = 38,726.55
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 38,726.55/174.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 222.26

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