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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 174.79, 262.09 and 72.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 174.79, 262.09 and 72.12 is: 108.14

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    174.79 : 262.09 = 72.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    174.79/262.09 = 72.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    174.79x = 262.09 × 72.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    174.79x = 18,902.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 18,902.60/174.79
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 108.14

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