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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 174.88, 262.72 and 168.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 174.88, 262.72 and 168.56 is: 253.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    174.88 : 262.72 = 168.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    174.88/262.72 = 168.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    174.88x = 262.72 × 168.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    174.88x = 44,284.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 44,284.08/174.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 253.23

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