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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 174.94, 262.44 and 117.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 174.94, 262.44 and 117.16 is: 175.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    174.94 : 262.44 = 117.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    174.94/262.44 = 117.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    174.94x = 262.44 × 117.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    174.94x = 30,747.47
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 30,747.47/174.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 175.76

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