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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 174.55, 261.34 and 88.87

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 174.55, 261.34 and 88.87 is: 133.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    174.55 : 261.34 = 88.87 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    174.55/261.34 = 88.87/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    174.55x = 261.34 × 88.87
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    174.55x = 23,225.29
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 23,225.29/174.55
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 133.06

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