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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 174, 260.97 and 71.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 174, 260.97 and 71.26 is: 106.87

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    174 : 260.97 = 71.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    174/260.97 = 71.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    174x = 260.97 × 71.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    174x = 18,596.07
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 18,596.07/174
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 106.87

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