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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 174.10, 261.55 and 167.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 174.10, 261.55 and 167.30 is: 251.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    174.10 : 261.55 = 167.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    174.10/261.55 = 167.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    174.10x = 261.55 × 167.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    174.10x = 43,757.32
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 43,757.32/174.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 251.33

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