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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 174.06, 261.21 and 88.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 174.06, 261.21 and 88.62 is: 132.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    174.06 : 261.21 = 88.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    174.06/261.21 = 88.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    174.06x = 261.21 × 88.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    174.06x = 23,148.43
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 23,148.43/174.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 132.99

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