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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 174.60, 261.36 and 110.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 174.60, 261.36 and 110.52 is: 165.44

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    174.60 : 261.36 = 110.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    174.60/261.36 = 110.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    174.60x = 261.36 × 110.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    174.60x = 28,885.51
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 28,885.51/174.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 165.44

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