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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 174.98, 262.08 and 110.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 174.98, 262.08 and 110.72 is: 165.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    174.98 : 262.08 = 110.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    174.98/262.08 = 110.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    174.98x = 262.08 × 110.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    174.98x = 29,017.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 29,017.50/174.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 165.83

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