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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 174.43, 240.74 and 168.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 174.43, 240.74 and 168.74 is: 232.89

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    174.43 : 240.74 = 168.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    174.43/240.74 = 168.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    174.43x = 240.74 × 168.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    174.43x = 40,621.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 40,621.69/174.43
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 232.89

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