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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 174.62, 261.78 and 113.71

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 174.62, 261.78 and 113.71 is: 170.47

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    174.62 : 261.78 = 113.71 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    174.62/261.78 = 113.71/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    174.62x = 261.78 × 113.71
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    174.62x = 29,767.00
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 29,767.00/174.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 170.47

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