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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 174.35, 240.33 and 116.03

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 174.35, 240.33 and 116.03 is: 159.94

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    174.35 : 240.33 = 116.03 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    174.35/240.33 = 116.03/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    174.35x = 240.33 × 116.03
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    174.35x = 27,885.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 27,885.49/174.35
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 159.94

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