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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 174.92, 262.36 and 72.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 174.92, 262.36 and 72.20 is: 108.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    174.92 : 262.36 = 72.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    174.92/262.36 = 72.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    174.92x = 262.36 × 72.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    174.92x = 18,942.39
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 18,942.39/174.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 108.29

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