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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 174, 261.04 and 91.79

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 174, 261.04 and 91.79 is: 137.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    174 : 261.04 = 91.79 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    174/261.04 = 91.79/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    174x = 261.04 × 91.79
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    174x = 23,960.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 23,960.86/174
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 137.71

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