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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 174.13, 261.32 and 105.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 174.13, 261.32 and 105.68 is: 158.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    174.13 : 261.32 = 105.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    174.13/261.32 = 105.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    174.13x = 261.32 × 105.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    174.13x = 27,616.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 27,616.42/174.13
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 158.60

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