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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 174.41, 261.52 and 116.63

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 174.41, 261.52 and 116.63 is: 174.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    174.41 : 261.52 = 116.63 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    174.41/261.52 = 116.63/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    174.41x = 261.52 × 116.63
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    174.41x = 30,499.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 30,499.48/174.41
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 174.88

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