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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 174.20, 261.42 and 93.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 174.20, 261.42 and 93.16 is: 139.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    174.20 : 261.42 = 93.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    174.20/261.42 = 93.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    174.20x = 261.42 × 93.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    174.20x = 24,353.89
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 24,353.89/174.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 139.80

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