Finding the Fourth Proportional to 174.76, 262 and 88.06
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Solution
The fourth proportional to 174.76, 262 and 88.06 is: 132.02
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
174.76 : 262 = 88.06 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
174.76/262 = 88.06/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
174.76x = 262 × 88.06 - Step 4: Simplify right side
174.76x = 23,071.72 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 23,071.72/174.76 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 132.02
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