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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 174.43, 261.65 and 113.41

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 174.43, 261.65 and 113.41 is: 170.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    174.43 : 261.65 = 113.41 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    174.43/261.65 = 113.41/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    174.43x = 261.65 × 113.41
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    174.43x = 29,673.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 29,673.73/174.43
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 170.12

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