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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 174.24, 260.75 and 109.19

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 174.24, 260.75 and 109.19 is: 163.39

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    174.24 : 260.75 = 109.19 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    174.24/260.75 = 109.19/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    174.24x = 260.75 × 109.19
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    174.24x = 28,469.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 28,469.44/174.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 163.39

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