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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 174.34, 240.46 and 119.17

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 174.34, 240.46 and 119.17 is: 164.37

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    174.34 : 240.46 = 119.17 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    174.34/240.46 = 119.17/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    174.34x = 240.46 × 119.17
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    174.34x = 28,655.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 28,655.62/174.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 164.37

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