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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 174.53, 240.57 and 119.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 174.53, 240.57 and 119.16 is: 164.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    174.53 : 240.57 = 119.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    174.53/240.57 = 119.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    174.53x = 240.57 × 119.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    174.53x = 28,666.32
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 28,666.32/174.53
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 164.25

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