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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 174.84, 241.32 and 119.58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 174.84, 241.32 and 119.58 is: 165.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    174.84 : 241.32 = 119.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    174.84/241.32 = 119.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    174.84x = 241.32 × 119.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    174.84x = 28,857.05
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 28,857.05/174.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 165.05

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