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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 174.74, 261.57 and 113.78

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 174.74, 261.57 and 113.78 is: 170.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    174.74 : 261.57 = 113.78 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    174.74/261.57 = 113.78/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    174.74x = 261.57 × 113.78
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    174.74x = 29,761.43
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 29,761.43/174.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 170.32

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