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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 174.81, 262.56 and 106.47

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 174.81, 262.56 and 106.47 is: 159.92

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    174.81 : 262.56 = 106.47 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    174.81/262.56 = 106.47/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    174.81x = 262.56 × 106.47
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    174.81x = 27,954.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 27,954.76/174.81
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 159.92

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