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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 174.12, 261.41 and 159.69

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 174.12, 261.41 and 159.69 is: 239.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    174.12 : 261.41 = 159.69 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    174.12/261.41 = 159.69/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    174.12x = 261.41 × 159.69
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    174.12x = 41,744.17
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 41,744.17/174.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 239.75

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