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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 174.97, 261.89 and 116.95

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 174.97, 261.89 and 116.95 is: 175.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    174.97 : 261.89 = 116.95 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    174.97/261.89 = 116.95/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    174.97x = 261.89 × 116.95
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    174.97x = 30,628.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 30,628.04/174.97
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 175.05

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