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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 174.21, 261.30 and 109.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 174.21, 261.30 and 109.22 is: 163.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    174.21 : 261.30 = 109.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    174.21/261.30 = 109.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    174.21x = 261.30 × 109.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    174.21x = 28,539.19
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 28,539.19/174.21
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 163.82

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