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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 174.03, 261.02 and 113.59

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 174.03, 261.02 and 113.59 is: 170.37

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    174.03 : 261.02 = 113.59 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    174.03/261.02 = 113.59/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    174.03x = 261.02 × 113.59
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    174.03x = 29,649.26
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 29,649.26/174.03
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 170.37

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