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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 174.71, 261.81 and 92.45

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 174.71, 261.81 and 92.45 is: 138.54

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    174.71 : 261.81 = 92.45 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    174.71/261.81 = 92.45/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    174.71x = 261.81 × 92.45
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    174.71x = 24,204.33
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 24,204.33/174.71
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 138.54

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