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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 174.57, 261.72 and 161.07

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 174.57, 261.72 and 161.07 is: 241.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    174.57 : 261.72 = 161.07 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    174.57/261.72 = 161.07/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    174.57x = 261.72 × 161.07
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    174.57x = 42,155.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 42,155.24/174.57
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 241.48

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