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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 174.66, 261.66 and 106.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 174.66, 261.66 and 106.16 is: 159.04

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    174.66 : 261.66 = 106.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    174.66/261.66 = 106.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    174.66x = 261.66 × 106.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    174.66x = 27,777.83
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 27,777.83/174.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 159.04

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