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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 174.78, 262.26 and 88.07

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 174.78, 262.26 and 88.07 is: 132.14

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    174.78 : 262.26 = 88.07 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    174.78/262.26 = 88.07/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    174.78x = 262.26 × 88.07
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    174.78x = 23,095.93
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 23,095.93/174.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 132.14

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