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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 174.02, 261.10 and 116.27

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 174.02, 261.10 and 116.27 is: 174.44

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    174.02 : 261.10 = 116.27 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    174.02/261.10 = 116.27/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    174.02x = 261.10 × 116.27
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    174.02x = 30,356.79
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 30,356.79/174.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 174.44

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