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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 174.75, 261.72 and 106.21

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 174.75, 261.72 and 106.21 is: 159.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    174.75 : 261.72 = 106.21 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    174.75/261.72 = 106.21/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    174.75x = 261.72 × 106.21
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    174.75x = 27,795.97
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 27,795.97/174.75
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 159.06

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