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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 174.29, 261.36 and 113.31

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 174.29, 261.36 and 113.31 is: 169.92

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    174.29 : 261.36 = 113.31 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    174.29/261.36 = 113.31/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    174.29x = 261.36 × 113.31
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    174.29x = 29,614.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 29,614.70/174.29
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 169.92

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