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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 174.02, 261.08 and 105.58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 174.02, 261.08 and 105.58 is: 158.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    174.02 : 261.08 = 105.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    174.02/261.08 = 105.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    174.02x = 261.08 × 105.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    174.02x = 27,564.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 27,564.44/174.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 158.40

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