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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 174.78, 261.69 and 110.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 174.78, 261.69 and 110.46 is: 165.39

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    174.78 : 261.69 = 110.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    174.78/261.69 = 110.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    174.78x = 261.69 × 110.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    174.78x = 28,906.28
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 28,906.28/174.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 165.39

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