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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 174.08, 261.30 and 110

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 174.08, 261.30 and 110 is: 165.11

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    174.08 : 261.30 = 110 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    174.08/261.30 = 110/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    174.08x = 261.30 × 110
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    174.08x = 28,743
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 28,743/174.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 165.11

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