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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 174.39, 261.63 and 160.71

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 174.39, 261.63 and 160.71 is: 241.11

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    174.39 : 261.63 = 160.71 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    174.39/261.63 = 160.71/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    174.39x = 261.63 × 160.71
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    174.39x = 42,046.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 42,046.56/174.39
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 241.11

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