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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 174.36, 240.70 and 116.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 174.36, 240.70 and 116.20 is: 160.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    174.36 : 240.70 = 116.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    174.36/240.70 = 116.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    174.36x = 240.70 × 116.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    174.36x = 27,969.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 27,969.34/174.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 160.41

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