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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 174.12, 261.28 and 160.35

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 174.12, 261.28 and 160.35 is: 240.61

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    174.12 : 261.28 = 160.35 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    174.12/261.28 = 160.35/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    174.12x = 261.28 × 160.35
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    174.12x = 41,894.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 41,894.57/174.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 240.61

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