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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 174.94, 240.17 and 160.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 174.94, 240.17 and 160.36 is: 220.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    174.94 : 240.17 = 160.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    174.94/240.17 = 160.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    174.94x = 240.17 × 160.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    174.94x = 38,513.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 38,513.66/174.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 220.15

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