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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 174.16, 261.08 and 88.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 174.16, 261.08 and 88.48 is: 132.64

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    174.16 : 261.08 = 88.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    174.16/261.08 = 88.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    174.16x = 261.08 × 88.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    174.16x = 23,100.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 23,100.36/174.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 132.64

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