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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 174.34, 260.95 and 92.93

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 174.34, 260.95 and 92.93 is: 139.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    174.34 : 260.95 = 92.93 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    174.34/260.95 = 92.93/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    174.34x = 260.95 × 92.93
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    174.34x = 24,250.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 24,250.08/174.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 139.10

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