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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 174.50, 261.87 and 113.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 174.50, 261.87 and 113.76 is: 170.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    174.50 : 261.87 = 113.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    174.50/261.87 = 113.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    174.50x = 261.87 × 113.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    174.50x = 29,790.33
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 29,790.33/174.50
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 170.72

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