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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 174.82, 260.95 and 162.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 174.82, 260.95 and 162.14 is: 242.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    174.82 : 260.95 = 162.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    174.82/260.95 = 162.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    174.82x = 260.95 × 162.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    174.82x = 42,309.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 42,309.62/174.82
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 242.03

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