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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 174.01, 260.88 and 109.75

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 174.01, 260.88 and 109.75 is: 164.54

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    174.01 : 260.88 = 109.75 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    174.01/260.88 = 109.75/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    174.01x = 260.88 × 109.75
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    174.01x = 28,631.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 28,631.58/174.01
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 164.54

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