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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 174.91, 262.72 and 110.03

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 174.91, 262.72 and 110.03 is: 165.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    174.91 : 262.72 = 110.03 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    174.91/262.72 = 110.03/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    174.91x = 262.72 × 110.03
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    174.91x = 28,906.27
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 28,906.27/174.91
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 165.26

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