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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 174.17, 261.20 and 87.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 174.17, 261.20 and 87.46 is: 131.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    174.17 : 261.20 = 87.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    174.17/261.20 = 87.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    174.17x = 261.20 × 87.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    174.17x = 22,844.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 22,844.12/174.17
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 131.16

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