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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 174, 261.04 and 92.82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 174, 261.04 and 92.82 is: 139.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    174 : 261.04 = 92.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    174/261.04 = 92.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    174x = 261.04 × 92.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    174x = 24,229.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 24,229.73/174
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 139.25

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