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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 174.42, 261.83 and 113.81

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 174.42, 261.83 and 113.81 is: 170.84

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    174.42 : 261.83 = 113.81 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    174.42/261.83 = 113.81/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    174.42x = 261.83 × 113.81
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    174.42x = 29,797.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 29,797.85/174.42
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 170.84

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