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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 174.21, 261.65 and 166.53

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 174.21, 261.65 and 166.53 is: 250.11

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    174.21 : 261.65 = 166.53 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    174.21/261.65 = 166.53/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    174.21x = 261.65 × 166.53
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    174.21x = 43,571.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 43,571.74/174.21
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 250.11

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