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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 174.56, 262.08 and 172.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 174.56, 262.08 and 172.16 is: 258.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    174.56 : 262.08 = 172.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    174.56/262.08 = 172.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    174.56x = 262.08 × 172.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    174.56x = 45,119.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 45,119.69/174.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 258.48

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