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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 174.68, 261.77 and 93.45

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 174.68, 261.77 and 93.45 is: 140.04

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    174.68 : 261.77 = 93.45 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    174.68/261.77 = 93.45/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    174.68x = 261.77 × 93.45
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    174.68x = 24,461.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 24,461.94/174.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 140.04

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