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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 174.25, 260.35 and 168.19

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 174.25, 260.35 and 168.19 is: 251.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    174.25 : 260.35 = 168.19 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    174.25/260.35 = 168.19/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    174.25x = 260.35 × 168.19
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    174.25x = 43,787.43
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 43,787.43/174.25
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 251.30

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