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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 174.02, 260.81 and 113.27

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 174.02, 260.81 and 113.27 is: 169.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    174.02 : 260.81 = 113.27 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    174.02/260.81 = 113.27/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    174.02x = 260.81 × 113.27
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    174.02x = 29,540.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 29,540.08/174.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 169.76

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