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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 174.03, 261.03 and 44.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 174.03, 261.03 and 44.02 is: 66.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    174.03 : 261.03 = 44.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    174.03/261.03 = 44.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    174.03x = 261.03 × 44.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    174.03x = 11,491.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 11,491.66/174.03
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 66.03

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