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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 174.48, 262.02 and 166.78

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 174.48, 262.02 and 166.78 is: 250.46

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    174.48 : 262.02 = 166.78 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    174.48/262.02 = 166.78/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    174.48x = 262.02 × 166.78
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    174.48x = 43,699.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 43,699.70/174.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 250.46

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