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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 174.56, 261.76 and 88.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 174.56, 261.76 and 88.96 is: 133.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    174.56 : 261.76 = 88.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    174.56/261.76 = 88.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    174.56x = 261.76 × 88.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    174.56x = 23,286.17
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 23,286.17/174.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 133.40

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