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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 174.72, 262.08 and 168.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 174.72, 262.08 and 168.24 is: 252.36

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    174.72 : 262.08 = 168.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    174.72/262.08 = 168.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    174.72x = 262.08 × 168.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    174.72x = 44,092.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 44,092.34/174.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 252.36

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