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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 174.24, 260.93 and 113.19

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 174.24, 260.93 and 113.19 is: 169.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    174.24 : 260.93 = 113.19 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    174.24/260.93 = 113.19/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    174.24x = 260.93 × 113.19
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    174.24x = 29,534.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 29,534.10/174.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 169.50

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