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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 174.64, 261.80 and 93.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 174.64, 261.80 and 93.54 is: 140.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    174.64 : 261.80 = 93.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    174.64/261.80 = 93.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    174.64x = 261.80 × 93.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    174.64x = 24,488.77
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 24,488.77/174.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 140.22

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