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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 174.22, 261.04 and 167.82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 174.22, 261.04 and 167.82 is: 251.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    174.22 : 261.04 = 167.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    174.22/261.04 = 167.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    174.22x = 261.04 × 167.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    174.22x = 43,807.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 43,807.73/174.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 251.45

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