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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 174, 261.30 and 110.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 174, 261.30 and 110.28 is: 165.61

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    174 : 261.30 = 110.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    174/261.30 = 110.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    174x = 261.30 × 110.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    174x = 28,816.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 28,816.16/174
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 165.61

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