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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 174.39, 260.11 and 171.15

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 174.39, 260.11 and 171.15 is: 255.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    174.39 : 260.11 = 171.15 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    174.39/260.11 = 171.15/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    174.39x = 260.11 × 171.15
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    174.39x = 44,517.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 44,517.40/174.39
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 255.27

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