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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 174.69, 240.98 and 118.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 174.69, 240.98 and 118.68 is: 163.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    174.69 : 240.98 = 118.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    174.69/240.98 = 118.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    174.69x = 240.98 × 118.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    174.69x = 28,598.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 28,598.34/174.69
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 163.71

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