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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 174.02, 261.15 and 109.11

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 174.02, 261.15 and 109.11 is: 163.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    174.02 : 261.15 = 109.11 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    174.02/261.15 = 109.11/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    174.02x = 261.15 × 109.11
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    174.02x = 28,494.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 28,494.08/174.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 163.74

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