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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 174.12, 261.18 and 105.63

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 174.12, 261.18 and 105.63 is: 158.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    174.12 : 261.18 = 105.63 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    174.12/261.18 = 105.63/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    174.12x = 261.18 × 105.63
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    174.12x = 27,588.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 27,588.44/174.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 158.45

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