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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 174.36, 261.42 and 105.87

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 174.36, 261.42 and 105.87 is: 158.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    174.36 : 261.42 = 105.87 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    174.36/261.42 = 105.87/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    174.36x = 261.42 × 105.87
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    174.36x = 27,676.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 27,676.54/174.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 158.73

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