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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 174.24, 261.02 and 113.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 174.24, 261.02 and 113.12 is: 169.46

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    174.24 : 261.02 = 113.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    174.24/261.02 = 113.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    174.24x = 261.02 × 113.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    174.24x = 29,526.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 29,526.58/174.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 169.46

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