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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 174.74, 261.65 and 116.87

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 174.74, 261.65 and 116.87 is: 174.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    174.74 : 261.65 = 116.87 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    174.74/261.65 = 116.87/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    174.74x = 261.65 × 116.87
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    174.74x = 30,577.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 30,577.14/174.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 174.99

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