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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 174, 261.08 and 109.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 174, 261.08 and 109.76 is: 164.69

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    174 : 261.08 = 109.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    174/261.08 = 109.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    174x = 261.08 × 109.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    174x = 28,656.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 28,656.14/174
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 164.69

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