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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 174.38, 240.68 and 119.27

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 174.38, 240.68 and 119.27 is: 164.62

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    174.38 : 240.68 = 119.27 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    174.38/240.68 = 119.27/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    174.38x = 240.68 × 119.27
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    174.38x = 28,705.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 28,705.90/174.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 164.62

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