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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 174.35, 261.23 and 105.67

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 174.35, 261.23 and 105.67 is: 158.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    174.35 : 261.23 = 105.67 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    174.35/261.23 = 105.67/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    174.35x = 261.23 × 105.67
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    174.35x = 27,602.87
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 27,602.87/174.35
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 158.32

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