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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 174.08, 260.77 and 105.39

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 174.08, 260.77 and 105.39 is: 157.87

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    174.08 : 260.77 = 105.39 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    174.08/260.77 = 105.39/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    174.08x = 260.77 × 105.39
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    174.08x = 27,482.55
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 27,482.55/174.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 157.87

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