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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 174.45, 261.16 and 105.77

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 174.45, 261.16 and 105.77 is: 158.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    174.45 : 261.16 = 105.77 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    174.45/261.16 = 105.77/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    174.45x = 261.16 × 105.77
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    174.45x = 27,621.32
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 27,621.32/174.45
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 158.33

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