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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 174.56, 262.08 and 174.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 174.56, 262.08 and 174.56 is: 262.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    174.56 : 262.08 = 174.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    174.56/262.08 = 174.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    174.56x = 262.08 × 174.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    174.56x = 45,748.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 45,748.68/174.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 262.08

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