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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 174.48, 261.68 and 166.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 174.48, 261.68 and 166.24 is: 249.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    174.48 : 261.68 = 166.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    174.48/261.68 = 166.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    174.48x = 261.68 × 166.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    174.48x = 43,501.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 43,501.68/174.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 249.32

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