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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 174.65, 262.04 and 163.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 174.65, 262.04 and 163.04 is: 244.62

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    174.65 : 262.04 = 163.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    174.65/262.04 = 163.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    174.65x = 262.04 × 163.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    174.65x = 42,720.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 42,720.88/174.65
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 244.62

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