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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 174.37, 240.66 and 119.13

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 174.37, 240.66 and 119.13 is: 164.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    174.37 : 240.66 = 119.13 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    174.37/240.66 = 119.13/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    174.37x = 240.66 × 119.13
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    174.37x = 28,669.83
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 28,669.83/174.37
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 164.42

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