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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 174.96, 262.32 and 117.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 174.96, 262.32 and 117.20 is: 175.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    174.96 : 262.32 = 117.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    174.96/262.32 = 117.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    174.96x = 262.32 × 117.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    174.96x = 30,743.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 30,743.90/174.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 175.72

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