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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 174.20, 261.15 and 88.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 174.20, 261.15 and 88.70 is: 132.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    174.20 : 261.15 = 88.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    174.20/261.15 = 88.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    174.20x = 261.15 × 88.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    174.20x = 23,164.01
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 23,164.01/174.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 132.97

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