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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 174.40, 240.65 and 116.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 174.40, 240.65 and 116.08 is: 160.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    174.40 : 240.65 = 116.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    174.40/240.65 = 116.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    174.40x = 240.65 × 116.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    174.40x = 27,934.65
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 27,934.65/174.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 160.18

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