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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 174.21, 261.10 and 92.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 174.21, 261.10 and 92.90 is: 139.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    174.21 : 261.10 = 92.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    174.21/261.10 = 92.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    174.21x = 261.10 × 92.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    174.21x = 24,256.19
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 24,256.19/174.21
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 139.24

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