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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 174.32, 240.66 and 116.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 174.32, 240.66 and 116.18 is: 160.39

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    174.32 : 240.66 = 116.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    174.32/240.66 = 116.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    174.32x = 240.66 × 116.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    174.32x = 27,959.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 27,959.88/174.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 160.39

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