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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 174.65, 262.52 and 110.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 174.65, 262.52 and 110.06 is: 165.44

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    174.65 : 262.52 = 110.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    174.65/262.52 = 110.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    174.65x = 262.52 × 110.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    174.65x = 28,892.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 28,892.40/174.65
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 165.44

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