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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 174.76, 262.24 and 160.99

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 174.76, 262.24 and 160.99 is: 241.57

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    174.76 : 262.24 = 160.99 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    174.76/262.24 = 160.99/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    174.76x = 262.24 × 160.99
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    174.76x = 42,216.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 42,216.96/174.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 241.57

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