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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 174.16, 261.36 and 116.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 174.16, 261.36 and 116.26 is: 174.47

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    174.16 : 261.36 = 116.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    174.16/261.36 = 116.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    174.16x = 261.36 × 116.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    174.16x = 30,385.71
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 30,385.71/174.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 174.47

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