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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 174.76, 261.49 and 108.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 174.76, 261.49 and 108.64 is: 162.56

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    174.76 : 261.49 = 108.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    174.76/261.49 = 108.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    174.76x = 261.49 × 108.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    174.76x = 28,408.27
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 28,408.27/174.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 162.56

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