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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 174.12, 260.97 and 95.86

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 174.12, 260.97 and 95.86 is: 143.67

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    174.12 : 260.97 = 95.86 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    174.12/260.97 = 95.86/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    174.12x = 260.97 × 95.86
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    174.12x = 25,016.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 25,016.58/174.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 143.67

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