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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 174.95, 262.49 and 72.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 174.95, 262.49 and 72.28 is: 108.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    174.95 : 262.49 = 72.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    174.95/262.49 = 72.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    174.95x = 262.49 × 72.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    174.95x = 18,972.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 18,972.78/174.95
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 108.45

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