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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 174.69, 240.89 and 116.37

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 174.69, 240.89 and 116.37 is: 160.47

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    174.69 : 240.89 = 116.37 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    174.69/240.89 = 116.37/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    174.69x = 240.89 × 116.37
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    174.69x = 28,031.79
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 28,031.79/174.69
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 160.47

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