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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 174.43, 240.83 and 119.15

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 174.43, 240.83 and 119.15 is: 164.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    174.43 : 240.83 = 119.15 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    174.43/240.83 = 119.15/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    174.43x = 240.83 × 119.15
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    174.43x = 28,694.89
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 28,694.89/174.43
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 164.51

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