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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 174, 260.68 and 87.23

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 174, 260.68 and 87.23 is: 130.69

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    174 : 260.68 = 87.23 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    174/260.68 = 87.23/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    174x = 260.68 × 87.23
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    174x = 22,739.55
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 22,739.55/174
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 130.69

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