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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 174.99, 241.44 and 119.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 174.99, 241.44 and 119.76 is: 165.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    174.99 : 241.44 = 119.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    174.99/241.44 = 119.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    174.99x = 241.44 × 119.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    174.99x = 28,914.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 28,914.85/174.99
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 165.24

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