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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 174.76, 262.08 and 166.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 174.76, 262.08 and 166.48 is: 249.66

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    174.76 : 262.08 = 166.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    174.76/262.08 = 166.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    174.76x = 262.08 × 166.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    174.76x = 43,631.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 43,631.08/174.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 249.66

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