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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 174.79, 261.76 and 88.01

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 174.79, 261.76 and 88.01 is: 131.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    174.79 : 261.76 = 88.01 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    174.79/261.76 = 88.01/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    174.79x = 261.76 × 88.01
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    174.79x = 23,037.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 23,037.50/174.79
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 131.80

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