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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 174.84, 262.26 and 113.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 174.84, 262.26 and 113.88 is: 170.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    174.84 : 262.26 = 113.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    174.84/262.26 = 113.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    174.84x = 262.26 × 113.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    174.84x = 29,866.17
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 29,866.17/174.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 170.82

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