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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 174.26, 240.44 and 116

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 174.26, 240.44 and 116 is: 160.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    174.26 : 240.44 = 116 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    174.26/240.44 = 116/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    174.26x = 240.44 × 116
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    174.26x = 27,891.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 27,891.04/174.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 160.05

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