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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 174.63, 241.10 and 119.45

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 174.63, 241.10 and 119.45 is: 164.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    174.63 : 241.10 = 119.45 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    174.63/241.10 = 119.45/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    174.63x = 241.10 × 119.45
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    174.63x = 28,797.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 28,797.59/174.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 164.91

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