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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 174.17, 260.82 and 93.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 174.17, 260.82 and 93.04 is: 139.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    174.17 : 260.82 = 93.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    174.17/260.82 = 93.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    174.17x = 260.82 × 93.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    174.17x = 24,266.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 24,266.04/174.17
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 139.32

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