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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 174.37, 261.41 and 105.87

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 174.37, 261.41 and 105.87 is: 158.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    174.37 : 261.41 = 105.87 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    174.37/261.41 = 105.87/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    174.37x = 261.41 × 105.87
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    174.37x = 27,675.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 27,675.48/174.37
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 158.72

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