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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 174.78, 261.79 and 113.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 174.78, 261.79 and 113.74 is: 170.36

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    174.78 : 261.79 = 113.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    174.78/261.79 = 113.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    174.78x = 261.79 × 113.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    174.78x = 29,775.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 29,775.06/174.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 170.36

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