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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 174.83, 262.04 and 93.69

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 174.83, 262.04 and 93.69 is: 140.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    174.83 : 262.04 = 93.69 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    174.83/262.04 = 93.69/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    174.83x = 262.04 × 93.69
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    174.83x = 24,550.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 24,550.06/174.83
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 140.43

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