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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 174.07, 260.90 and 92.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 174.07, 260.90 and 92.80 is: 139.09

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    174.07 : 260.90 = 92.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    174.07/260.90 = 92.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    174.07x = 260.90 × 92.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    174.07x = 24,211.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 24,211.52/174.07
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 139.09

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