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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 174.47, 261.77 and 109.58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 174.47, 261.77 and 109.58 is: 164.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    174.47 : 261.77 = 109.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    174.47/261.77 = 109.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    174.47x = 261.77 × 109.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    174.47x = 28,682.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 28,682.90/174.47
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 164.40

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