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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 174.62, 262 and 52.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 174.62, 262 and 52.92 is: 79.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    174.62 : 262 = 52.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    174.62/262 = 52.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    174.62x = 262 × 52.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    174.62x = 13,865.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 13,865.04/174.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 79.40

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