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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 174.36, 261.64 and 93.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 174.36, 261.64 and 93.26 is: 139.94

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    174.36 : 261.64 = 93.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    174.36/261.64 = 93.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    174.36x = 261.64 × 93.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    174.36x = 24,400.55
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 24,400.55/174.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 139.94

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