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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 174.25, 260.97 and 105.71

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 174.25, 260.97 and 105.71 is: 158.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    174.25 : 260.97 = 105.71 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    174.25/260.97 = 105.71/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    174.25x = 260.97 × 105.71
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    174.25x = 27,586.03
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 27,586.03/174.25
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 158.31

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