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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 174.80, 261.84 and 93.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 174.80, 261.84 and 93.72 is: 140.39

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    174.80 : 261.84 = 93.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    174.80/261.84 = 93.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    174.80x = 261.84 × 93.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    174.80x = 24,539.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 24,539.64/174.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 140.39

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