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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 174.73, 261.81 and 168.07

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 174.73, 261.81 and 168.07 is: 251.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    174.73 : 261.81 = 168.07 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    174.73/261.81 = 168.07/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    174.73x = 261.81 × 168.07
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    174.73x = 44,002.41
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 44,002.41/174.73
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 251.83

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