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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 174.31, 261.50 and 168.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 174.31, 261.50 and 168.12 is: 252.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    174.31 : 261.50 = 168.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    174.31/261.50 = 168.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    174.31x = 261.50 × 168.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    174.31x = 43,962.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 43,962.54/174.31
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 252.21

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