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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 174.28, 240.12 and 118.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 174.28, 240.12 and 118.90 is: 163.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    174.28 : 240.12 = 118.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    174.28/240.12 = 118.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    174.28x = 240.12 × 118.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    174.28x = 28,550.27
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 28,550.27/174.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 163.82

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