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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 174.08, 260.73 and 113.01

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 174.08, 260.73 and 113.01 is: 169.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    174.08 : 260.73 = 113.01 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    174.08/260.73 = 113.01/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    174.08x = 260.73 × 113.01
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    174.08x = 29,465.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 29,465.10/174.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 169.27

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