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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 175.40, 261.85 and 174.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 175.40, 261.85 and 174.92 is: 261.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    175.40 : 261.85 = 174.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    175.40/261.85 = 174.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    175.40x = 261.85 × 174.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    175.40x = 45,802.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 45,802.80/175.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 261.13

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