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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 174.71, 240.94 and 118.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 174.71, 240.94 and 118.60 is: 163.56

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    174.71 : 240.94 = 118.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    174.71/240.94 = 118.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    174.71x = 240.94 × 118.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    174.71x = 28,575.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 28,575.48/174.71
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 163.56

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