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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 174.71, 260.64 and 162.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 174.71, 260.64 and 162.28 is: 242.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    174.71 : 260.64 = 162.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    174.71/260.64 = 162.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    174.71x = 260.64 × 162.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    174.71x = 42,297.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 42,297.12/174.71
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 242.10

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