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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 174.86, 241.38 and 119.78

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 174.86, 241.38 and 119.78 is: 165.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    174.86 : 241.38 = 119.78 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    174.86/241.38 = 119.78/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    174.86x = 241.38 × 119.78
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    174.86x = 28,912.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 28,912.50/174.86
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 165.35

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