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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 174.46, 240.62 and 119.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 174.46, 240.62 and 119.12 is: 164.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    174.46 : 240.62 = 119.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    174.46/240.62 = 119.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    174.46x = 240.62 × 119.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    174.46x = 28,662.65
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 28,662.65/174.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 164.29

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