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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 174.60, 261.96 and 113.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 174.60, 261.96 and 113.88 is: 170.86

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    174.60 : 261.96 = 113.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    174.60/261.96 = 113.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    174.60x = 261.96 × 113.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    174.60x = 29,832.00
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 29,832.00/174.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 170.86

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