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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 174.76, 261.87 and 110.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 174.76, 261.87 and 110.50 is: 165.58

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    174.76 : 261.87 = 110.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    174.76/261.87 = 110.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    174.76x = 261.87 × 110.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    174.76x = 28,936.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 28,936.64/174.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 165.58

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