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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 174, 260.69 and 91.65

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 174, 260.69 and 91.65 is: 137.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    174 : 260.69 = 91.65 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    174/260.69 = 91.65/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    174x = 260.69 × 91.65
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    174x = 23,891.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 23,891.78/174
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 137.31

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