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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 174.84, 240.96 and 116.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 174.84, 240.96 and 116.64 is: 160.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    174.84 : 240.96 = 116.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    174.84/240.96 = 116.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    174.84x = 240.96 × 116.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    174.84x = 28,105.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 28,105.57/174.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 160.75

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