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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 174.24, 261.12 and 105.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 174.24, 261.12 and 105.60 is: 158.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    174.24 : 261.12 = 105.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    174.24/261.12 = 105.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    174.24x = 261.12 × 105.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    174.24x = 27,574.27
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 27,574.27/174.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 158.25

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