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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 174.60, 259.97 and 160.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 174.60, 259.97 and 160.92 is: 239.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    174.60 : 259.97 = 160.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    174.60/259.97 = 160.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    174.60x = 259.97 × 160.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    174.60x = 41,833.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 41,833.57/174.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 239.60

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