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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 174.02, 260.88 and 71.33

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 174.02, 260.88 and 71.33 is: 106.93

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    174.02 : 260.88 = 71.33 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    174.02/260.88 = 71.33/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    174.02x = 260.88 × 71.33
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    174.02x = 18,608.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 18,608.57/174.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 106.93

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