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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 174.94, 262.40 and 117.27

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 174.94, 262.40 and 117.27 is: 175.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    174.94 : 262.40 = 117.27 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    174.94/262.40 = 117.27/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    174.94x = 262.40 × 117.27
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    174.94x = 30,771.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 30,771.06/174.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 175.90

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