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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 174.62, 241.14 and 116.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 174.62, 241.14 and 116.44 is: 160.79

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    174.62 : 241.14 = 116.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    174.62/241.14 = 116.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    174.62x = 241.14 × 116.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    174.62x = 28,078.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 28,078.18/174.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 160.79

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