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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 174.48, 240.71 and 119.27

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 174.48, 240.71 and 119.27 is: 164.53

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    174.48 : 240.71 = 119.27 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    174.48/240.71 = 119.27/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    174.48x = 240.71 × 119.27
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    174.48x = 28,707.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 28,707.68/174.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 164.53

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