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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 174.33, 240.19 and 116.01

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 174.33, 240.19 and 116.01 is: 159.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    174.33 : 240.19 = 116.01 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    174.33/240.19 = 116.01/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    174.33x = 240.19 × 116.01
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    174.33x = 27,863.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 27,863.86/174.33
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 159.83

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