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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 174.65, 260.71 and 161.99

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 174.65, 260.71 and 161.99 is: 241.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    174.65 : 260.71 = 161.99 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    174.65/260.71 = 161.99/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    174.65x = 260.71 × 161.99
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    174.65x = 42,231.11
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 42,231.11/174.65
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 241.80

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