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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 174.84, 262.48 and 167.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 174.84, 262.48 and 167.54 is: 251.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    174.84 : 262.48 = 167.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    174.84/262.48 = 167.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    174.84x = 262.48 × 167.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    174.84x = 43,975.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 43,975.90/174.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 251.52

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