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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 174.43, 261.28 and 88.75

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 174.43, 261.28 and 88.75 is: 132.94

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    174.43 : 261.28 = 88.75 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    174.43/261.28 = 88.75/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    174.43x = 261.28 × 88.75
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    174.43x = 23,188.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 23,188.60/174.43
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 132.94

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