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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 174.08, 261.16 and 92.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 174.08, 261.16 and 92.92 is: 139.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    174.08 : 261.16 = 92.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    174.08/261.16 = 92.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    174.08x = 261.16 × 92.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    174.08x = 24,266.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 24,266.99/174.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 139.40

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