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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 174.36, 261.14 and 93

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 174.36, 261.14 and 93 is: 139.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    174.36 : 261.14 = 93 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    174.36/261.14 = 93/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    174.36x = 261.14 × 93
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    174.36x = 24,286.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 24,286.02/174.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 139.29

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