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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 174.52, 240.92 and 119.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 174.52, 240.92 and 119.40 is: 164.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    174.52 : 240.92 = 119.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    174.52/240.92 = 119.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    174.52x = 240.92 × 119.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    174.52x = 28,765.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 28,765.85/174.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 164.83

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