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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 174.31, 261.40 and 105.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 174.31, 261.40 and 105.92 is: 158.84

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    174.31 : 261.40 = 105.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    174.31/261.40 = 105.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    174.31x = 261.40 × 105.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    174.31x = 27,687.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 27,687.49/174.31
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 158.84

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