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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 174.14, 261.31 and 173.73

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 174.14, 261.31 and 173.73 is: 260.69

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    174.14 : 261.31 = 173.73 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    174.14/261.31 = 173.73/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    174.14x = 261.31 × 173.73
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    174.14x = 45,397.39
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 45,397.39/174.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 260.69

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