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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 174.93, 241.23 and 119.58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 174.93, 241.23 and 119.58 is: 164.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    174.93 : 241.23 = 119.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    174.93/241.23 = 119.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    174.93x = 241.23 × 119.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    174.93x = 28,846.28
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 28,846.28/174.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 164.90

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