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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 174.74, 262.11 and 88.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 174.74, 262.11 and 88.04 is: 132.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    174.74 : 262.11 = 88.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    174.74/262.11 = 88.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    174.74x = 262.11 × 88.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    174.74x = 23,076.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 23,076.16/174.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 132.06

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