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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 174, 261.08 and 81.45

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 174, 261.08 and 81.45 is: 122.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    174 : 261.08 = 81.45 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    174/261.08 = 81.45/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    174x = 261.08 × 81.45
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    174x = 21,264.97
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 21,264.97/174
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 122.21

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