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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 174.93, 261.66 and 165.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 174.93, 261.66 and 165.34 is: 247.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    174.93 : 261.66 = 165.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    174.93/261.66 = 165.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    174.93x = 261.66 × 165.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    174.93x = 43,263.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 43,263.81/174.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 247.33

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