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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 174.85, 261.91 and 110.41

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 174.85, 261.91 and 110.41 is: 165.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    174.85 : 261.91 = 110.41 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    174.85/261.91 = 110.41/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    174.85x = 261.91 × 110.41
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    174.85x = 28,917.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 28,917.48/174.85
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 165.38

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