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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 174.93, 262.64 and 72.41

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 174.93, 262.64 and 72.41 is: 108.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    174.93 : 262.64 = 72.41 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    174.93/262.64 = 72.41/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    174.93x = 262.64 × 72.41
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    174.93x = 19,017.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 19,017.40/174.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 108.72

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