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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 174.01, 262.65 and 174.01

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 174.01, 262.65 and 174.01 is: 262.65

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    174.01 : 262.65 = 174.01 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    174.01/262.65 = 174.01/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    174.01x = 262.65 × 174.01
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    174.01x = 45,703.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 45,703.73/174.01
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 262.65

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