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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 174.21, 260.95 and 162.33

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 174.21, 260.95 and 162.33 is: 243.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    174.21 : 260.95 = 162.33 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    174.21/260.95 = 162.33/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    174.21x = 260.95 × 162.33
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    174.21x = 42,360.01
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 42,360.01/174.21
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 243.15

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