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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 174.96, 261.90 and 117.23

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 174.96, 261.90 and 117.23 is: 175.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    174.96 : 261.90 = 117.23 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    174.96/261.90 = 117.23/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    174.96x = 261.90 × 117.23
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    174.96x = 30,702.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 30,702.54/174.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 175.48

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