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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 174.88, 241.44 and 118.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 174.88, 241.44 and 118.96 is: 164.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    174.88 : 241.44 = 118.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    174.88/241.44 = 118.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    174.88x = 241.44 × 118.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    174.88x = 28,721.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 28,721.70/174.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 164.24

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