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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 174.56, 261.60 and 110.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 174.56, 261.60 and 110.32 is: 165.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    174.56 : 261.60 = 110.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    174.56/261.60 = 110.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    174.56x = 261.60 × 110.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    174.56x = 28,859.71
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 28,859.71/174.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 165.33

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