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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 174.15, 261.32 and 113.31

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 174.15, 261.32 and 113.31 is: 170.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    174.15 : 261.32 = 113.31 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    174.15/261.32 = 113.31/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    174.15x = 261.32 × 113.31
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    174.15x = 29,609.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 29,609.60/174.15
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 170.02

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