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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 174.94, 262.49 and 173.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 174.94, 262.49 and 173.88 is: 260.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    174.94 : 262.49 = 173.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    174.94/262.49 = 173.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    174.94x = 262.49 × 173.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    174.94x = 45,640.89
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 45,640.89/174.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 260.90

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