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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 174.96, 241.36 and 116.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 174.96, 241.36 and 116.76 is: 161.07

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    174.96 : 241.36 = 116.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    174.96/241.36 = 116.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    174.96x = 241.36 × 116.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    174.96x = 28,181.19
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 28,181.19/174.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 161.07

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