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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 174.13, 260.99 and 109.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 174.13, 260.99 and 109.20 is: 163.67

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    174.13 : 260.99 = 109.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    174.13/260.99 = 109.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    174.13x = 260.99 × 109.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    174.13x = 28,500.11
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 28,500.11/174.13
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 163.67

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