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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 174.64, 261.62 and 162.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 174.64, 261.62 and 162.80 is: 243.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    174.64 : 261.62 = 162.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    174.64/261.62 = 162.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    174.64x = 261.62 × 162.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    174.64x = 42,591.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 42,591.74/174.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 243.88

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