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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 174.96, 262.52 and 106.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 174.96, 262.52 and 106.54 is: 159.86

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    174.96 : 262.52 = 106.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    174.96/262.52 = 106.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    174.96x = 262.52 × 106.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    174.96x = 27,968.53
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 27,968.53/174.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 159.86

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