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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 174.24, 261.28 and 113.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 174.24, 261.28 and 113.20 is: 169.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    174.24 : 261.28 = 113.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    174.24/261.28 = 113.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    174.24x = 261.28 × 113.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    174.24x = 29,576.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 29,576.90/174.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 169.75

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