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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 174.24, 261.03 and 116.29

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 174.24, 261.03 and 116.29 is: 174.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    174.24 : 261.03 = 116.29 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    174.24/261.03 = 116.29/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    174.24x = 261.03 × 116.29
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    174.24x = 30,355.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 30,355.94/174.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 174.22

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