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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 173.84, 261.02 and 116.42

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 173.84, 261.02 and 116.42 is: 174.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    173.84 : 261.02 = 116.42 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    173.84/261.02 = 116.42/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    173.84x = 261.02 × 116.42
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    173.84x = 30,387.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 30,387.95/173.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 174.80

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