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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 174.52, 261.90 and 113.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 174.52, 261.90 and 113.50 is: 170.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    174.52 : 261.90 = 113.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    174.52/261.90 = 113.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    174.52x = 261.90 × 113.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    174.52x = 29,725.65
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 29,725.65/174.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 170.33

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