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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 174.87, 262.31 and 113.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 174.87, 262.31 and 113.94 is: 170.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    174.87 : 262.31 = 113.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    174.87/262.31 = 113.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    174.87x = 262.31 × 113.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    174.87x = 29,887.03
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 29,887.03/174.87
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 170.91

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