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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 174.72, 260.64 and 163.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 174.72, 260.64 and 163.68 is: 244.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    174.72 : 260.64 = 163.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    174.72/260.64 = 163.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    174.72x = 260.64 × 163.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    174.72x = 42,661.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 42,661.56/174.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 244.17

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