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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 174.70, 262.59 and 114.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 174.70, 262.59 and 114.04 is: 171.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    174.70 : 262.59 = 114.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    174.70/262.59 = 114.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    174.70x = 262.59 × 114.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    174.70x = 29,945.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 29,945.76/174.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 171.41

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