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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 174.15, 259.97 and 161.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 174.15, 259.97 and 161.48 is: 241.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    174.15 : 259.97 = 161.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    174.15/259.97 = 161.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    174.15x = 259.97 × 161.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    174.15x = 41,979.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 41,979.80/174.15
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 241.06

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