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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 174.84, 262.34 and 88.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 174.84, 262.34 and 88.18 is: 132.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    174.84 : 262.34 = 88.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    174.84/262.34 = 88.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    174.84x = 262.34 × 88.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    174.84x = 23,133.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 23,133.14/174.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 132.31

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