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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 174.33, 261.87 and 105.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 174.33, 261.87 and 105.88 is: 159.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    174.33 : 261.87 = 105.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    174.33/261.87 = 105.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    174.33x = 261.87 × 105.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    174.33x = 27,726.27
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 27,726.27/174.33
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 159.05

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