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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 174.85, 262.56 and 109.98

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 174.85, 262.56 and 109.98 is: 165.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    174.85 : 262.56 = 109.98 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    174.85/262.56 = 109.98/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    174.85x = 262.56 × 109.98
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    174.85x = 28,876.35
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 28,876.35/174.85
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 165.15

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