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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 174.39, 261.31 and 110.13

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 174.39, 261.31 and 110.13 is: 165.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    174.39 : 261.31 = 110.13 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    174.39/261.31 = 110.13/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    174.39x = 261.31 × 110.13
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    174.39x = 28,778.07
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 28,778.07/174.39
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 165.02

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