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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 174.78, 262.28 and 106.45

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 174.78, 262.28 and 106.45 is: 159.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    174.78 : 262.28 = 106.45 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    174.78/262.28 = 106.45/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    174.78x = 262.28 × 106.45
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    174.78x = 27,919.32
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 27,919.32/174.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 159.74

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