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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 174.16, 260.86 and 113.11

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 174.16, 260.86 and 113.11 is: 169.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    174.16 : 260.86 = 113.11 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    174.16/260.86 = 113.11/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    174.16x = 260.86 × 113.11
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    174.16x = 29,505.87
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 29,505.87/174.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 169.42

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