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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 174.28, 261.15 and 105.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 174.28, 261.15 and 105.88 is: 158.66

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    174.28 : 261.15 = 105.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    174.28/261.15 = 105.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    174.28x = 261.15 × 105.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    174.28x = 27,650.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 27,650.56/174.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 158.66

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