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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 174.19, 261.15 and 87.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 174.19, 261.15 and 87.50 is: 131.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    174.19 : 261.15 = 87.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    174.19/261.15 = 87.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    174.19x = 261.15 × 87.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    174.19x = 22,850.63
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 22,850.63/174.19
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 131.18

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