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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 174.32, 261.28 and 113.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 174.32, 261.28 and 113.44 is: 170.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    174.32 : 261.28 = 113.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    174.32/261.28 = 113.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    174.32x = 261.28 × 113.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    174.32x = 29,639.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 29,639.60/174.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 170.03

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