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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 174.59, 261.23 and 116.95

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 174.59, 261.23 and 116.95 is: 174.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    174.59 : 261.23 = 116.95 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    174.59/261.23 = 116.95/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    174.59x = 261.23 × 116.95
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    174.59x = 30,549.61
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 30,549.61/174.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 174.98

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