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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 174.96, 261.87 and 116.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 174.96, 261.87 and 116.25 is: 174.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    174.96 : 261.87 = 116.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    174.96/261.87 = 116.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    174.96x = 261.87 × 116.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    174.96x = 30,443.91
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 30,443.91/174.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 174.01

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