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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 174.75, 262.11 and 72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 174.75, 262.11 and 72 is: 107.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    174.75 : 262.11 = 72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    174.75/262.11 = 72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    174.75x = 262.11 × 72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    174.75x = 18,871.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 18,871.92/174.75
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 107.99

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