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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 174.47, 261.76 and 112.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 174.47, 261.76 and 112.80 is: 169.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    174.47 : 261.76 = 112.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    174.47/261.76 = 112.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    174.47x = 261.76 × 112.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    174.47x = 29,526.53
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 29,526.53/174.47
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 169.24

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