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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 174.21, 261.18 and 105.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 174.21, 261.18 and 105.72 is: 158.49

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    174.21 : 261.18 = 105.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    174.21/261.18 = 105.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    174.21x = 261.18 × 105.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    174.21x = 27,610.91
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 27,610.91/174.21
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 158.49

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