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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 174.08, 260.80 and 92.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 174.08, 260.80 and 92.96 is: 139.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    174.08 : 260.80 = 92.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    174.08/260.80 = 92.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    174.08x = 260.80 × 92.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    174.08x = 24,243.97
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 24,243.97/174.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 139.27

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