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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 174.03, 261.18 and 166.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 174.03, 261.18 and 166.20 is: 249.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    174.03 : 261.18 = 166.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    174.03/261.18 = 166.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    174.03x = 261.18 × 166.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    174.03x = 43,408.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 43,408.12/174.03
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 249.43

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